Head to head

Vivo X500 Ultra vs Xiaomi 18

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

The short answer

The Xiaomi 18 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 87 against 75 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance and value for money. The Vivo X500 Ultra still wins on camera and battery & charging, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Xiaomi 18 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 269,999 against PKR 364,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi 18 takes it by 11.3 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi 18 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 Xiaomi 18 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Xiaomi 18 costs PKR 95,000 less.
  • Vivo X500 Ultra packs a 500 mAh larger battery.
  • Vivo X500 Ultra ships with 512 GB more storage.
  • Vivo X500 Ultra has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Vivo X500 Ultra if…

you care most about camera and battery & charging.

Buy the Xiaomi 18 if…

you care most about performance and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Vivo X500 Ultra Xiaomi 18
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 364,999 PKR 269,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date September 30, 2026 (Expected) late 2026
Dimensions 164.2 x 78.1 x 8.4 mm Not listed
Weight 235 g Not listed
Water resistance IP68/IP69 Dust/Water Resistant IP68 dust- and water-resistant (immersible up to 1.5 m for 30 min)
Display
Screen size 6.89 Inches Better 6.3 inches
Resolution 1440 x 3168 Pixels (~505 PPI) Better 1220 × 2656 pixels (~464 ppi)
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, capacitive touchscreen
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 6 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) (expected)
CPU Octa-core Octa-core (up to ~4.6 GHz)
GPU Adreno 850 Adreno-series (expected)
Operating system Android 17, OriginOS 7 Android 16 with HyperOS
Memory & storage
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12 GB / 16 GB options
Internal storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB Better 256 GB / 512 GB (UFS 4.1)
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 Better 50 MP wide, OIS 50 MP periscope telephoto (5× optical) 50 MP ultrawide
Selfie camera 100 MP, HDR, Panorama Better 50 MP
Video recording 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60fps, Gyro-EIS, HDR10+ Up to 8K @30 fps (HDR) 4K @30/60 fps (HDR10+, Dolby Vision) Slow-motion modes (1080p up to 960 fps)
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-ion Si-Ca 7500 mAh, Non-removable Better Li-ion Si-Ca ~7000 mAh (expected)
Wired charging 120W Fast Charging, 50W Wireless Charging Fast wired
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 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band
Bluetooth v6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD v6.0
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Ultrasonic Under-Display Fingerprint Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Infrared Sensor Under-display ultrasonic fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity, barometer
USB USB Type-C 3.2, OTG USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort, OTG

“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?

Xiaomi 18 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 11.3 points. It wins on performance and value for money. 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 in Pakistan?

Vivo X500 Ultra is listed at PKR 364,999 and Xiaomi 18 at PKR 269,999. That makes Xiaomi 18 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?

Vivo X500 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Vivo X500 Ultra uses a 200 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Xiaomi 18, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

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

Vivo X500 Ultra leads on battery. Vivo X500 Ultra carries a 7500 mAh cell and Xiaomi 18 a 7000 mAh cell.

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

Xiaomi 18 is the stronger gaming phone here. Vivo X500 Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 6 Pro while Xiaomi 18 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) (expected).

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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.