Head to head

Vivo X500 Ultra vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 13 Sep 2026.

The short answer

The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 90 against 79 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance. The Vivo X500 Ultra still wins on camera and battery & charging, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Vivo X500 Ultra is the cheaper of the two at PKR 364,999 against PKR 459,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max takes it by 10.9 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Vivo X500 Ultra leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Vivo X500 Ultra leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Level

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Vivo X500 Ultra leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Vivo X500 Ultra costs PKR 95,000 less.
  • Xiaomi 18 Pro Max packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.
  • Vivo X500 Ultra charges 20W faster.

Buy the Vivo X500 Ultra if…

you care most about camera, battery & charging and value for money.

Buy the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max if…

you care most about performance.

Full specification comparison

Specification Vivo X500 Ultra Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 364,999 Cheaper PKR 459,999
Design & build
Release date September 30, 2026 (Expected) September 23, 2026
Dimensions 164.2 x 78.1 x 8.4 mm 163.4 × 77.6 × 8.4 mm
Weight 235 g 235 g or 240 g
Water resistance IP68/IP69 Dust/Water Resistant IP68 dust and water resistance.
Display
Screen size 6.89 Inches 6.9 inches Better
Resolution 1440 x 3168 Pixels (~505 PPI) Better 1208 × 2624 pixels
Panel type LTPO AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 1B Colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, 4500 nits (peak) 3000Hz Instant Touch Sampling Rate, 2160Hz PWM Dimming, 99% DCI-P3, 10-bit Color Depth LTPO AMOLED, 68 billion colors, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR Vivid
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 3
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 6 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 (2nm)
CPU Octa-core Octa-core (1×5.0 GHz + 3×4.6 GHz + 4×3.8 GHz),
GPU Adreno 850 Adreno GPU
Operating system Android 17, OriginOS 7 Android 16 with HyperOS 3
Memory & storage
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB /16GB
Internal storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB (possible top variant)
Card slot No No
Camera
Main camera Triple Camera: 200 MP + 200 MP + 200 MP, LED Flash, Laser AF, ZEISS Optics, ZEISS T* Lens Coating, HDR, Panorama, 3D LUT Import Triple 200 MP + 200 MP + 50 MP — 200 MP wide (f/1.7, OIS, PDAF) + 200 MP periscope telephoto (f/2.4, OIS, 3.2x optical zoom) + 50 MP ultrawide (f/2.4, 102°). Leica optics, laser autofocus, color spectrum sensor, Dual-LED dual-tone flash.
Selfie camera 100 MP, HDR, Panorama Better 50 MP, f/2.2, 21mm (wide), 1/2.88" sensor, PDAF, HDR, panorama.
Video recording 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60fps, Gyro-EIS, HDR10+ 8K@30fps; 4K@30/60/120fps with HDR10+, Dolby Vision HDR and 10-bit LOG; 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps; 720p@1920fps; gyro-EIS. Front camera: 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, HDR10+, gyro-EIS.
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-ion Si-Ca 7500 mAh, Non-removable Si/C Li-Ion (Silicon-Carbon) non-removable battery 8500 mAh Better
Wired charging 120W Fast Charging, 50W Wireless Charging Better 100W wired, 50W wireless, 27W reverse wireless charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM (2 Active) Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6E/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth v6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD 6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC 5
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Ultrasonic Under-Display Fingerprint Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Infrared Sensor Fingerprint (ultrasonic, under-display), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, color spectrum sensor, UWB.
USB USB Type-C 3.2, OTG USB Type-C 3.2, OTG, DisplayPort

“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.

Questions people ask

Which is better, Vivo X500 Ultra or Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 10.9 points. It wins on performance. Vivo X500 Ultra can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price.

What is the price of Vivo X500 Ultra and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max in Pakistan?

Vivo X500 Ultra is listed at PKR 364,999 and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max at PKR 459,999. That makes Vivo X500 Ultra cheaper by PKR 95,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Vivo X500 Ultra or Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?

Vivo X500 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.

Which phone has the better battery, Vivo X500 Ultra or Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?

Vivo X500 Ultra leads on battery. Vivo X500 Ultra carries a 7500 mAh cell and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max a 8500 mAh cell, with 120W and 100W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Vivo X500 Ultra or Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?

Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is the stronger gaming phone here. Vivo X500 Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 6 Pro while Xiaomi 18 Pro Max runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 (2nm).

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.