{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/vivo-x500-ultra-vs-zte-nubia-redmagic-11s-pro/",
    "generated": "2026-10-16T19:08:13+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Vivo X500 Ultra vs ZTE Nubia RedMagic 11s Pro",
    "answer": "The ZTE Nubia RedMagic 11s Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 94 against 74 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 ZTE Nubia RedMagic 11s Pro is the cheaper of the two at PKR 219,999 against PKR 364,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Vivo X500 Ultra",
            "slug": "vivo-x500-ultra",
            "brand": "Vivo",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/vivo/vivo-x500-ultra/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-13-2026-10_22_11-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 364999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-09-13T05:26:27+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 15,
                "camera": 100,
                "battery": 100,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 49.1,
                "overall": 73.7
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 30, 2026 (Expected)",
                    "Dimensions": "164.2 x 78.1 x 8.4 mm",
                    "Weight": "235 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68/IP69 Dust/Water Resistant"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.89 Inches",
                    "Resolution": "1440 x 3168 Pixels (~505 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",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 6 Pro",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 850",
                    "Operating system": "Android 17, OriginOS 7"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB / 16GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB / 1TB",
                    "Card slot": "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",
                    "Selfie camera": "100 MP, HDR, Panorama",
                    "Video recording": "8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60fps, Gyro-EIS, HDR10+"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-ion Si-Ca 7500 mAh, Non-removable",
                    "Wired charging": "120W Fast Charging, 50W Wireless Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM (2 Active)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "v6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Ultrasonic Under-Display Fingerprint Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Infrared Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "ZTE Nubia RedMagic 11s Pro",
            "slug": "zte-nubia-redmagic-11s-pro",
            "brand": "Nubia",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/nubia/zte-nubia-redmagic-11s-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-14-2026-10_52_27-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 219999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-05-14T06:02:39+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 92,
                "camera": 91,
                "battery": 90,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 94.4
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "May 18, 2026, ( china)",
                    "Weight": "Approx. 230g",
                    "Water resistance": "IPX8 Water Resistance (Expected)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.85 Inches",
                    "Resolution": "1216 x 2688 Pixels",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED 144Hz",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass (Expected)"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa Core",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 840",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 ( REDMAGIC OS 11)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB / 16GB / 24GB LPDDR5T",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS 4.1 Pro",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "Triple Camera Main Camera: 50MP, OIS Ultra Wide Camera: 50MP Macro Camera: 2MP LED Flash, HDR, Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "16MP Under Display Camera",
                    "Video recording": "8K Video Recording"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "7500mAh Silicon Carbon Battery",
                    "Wired charging": "80W Fast Charging ( 80W Wireless Charging)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7 / Wi-Fi 6E",
                    "Bluetooth": "v5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint Sensor: Under Display Optical Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Infrared Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "zte-nubia-redmagic-11s-pro",
        "margin": 20.7,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-x500-ultra": 15,
                    "zte-nubia-redmagic-11s-pro": 92
                },
                "leader": "zte-nubia-redmagic-11s-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-x500-ultra": 100,
                    "zte-nubia-redmagic-11s-pro": 91
                },
                "leader": "vivo-x500-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-x500-ultra": 100,
                    "zte-nubia-redmagic-11s-pro": 90
                },
                "leader": "vivo-x500-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-x500-ultra": 100,
                    "zte-nubia-redmagic-11s-pro": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-x500-ultra": 100,
                    "zte-nubia-redmagic-11s-pro": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "vivo-x500-ultra": 49.1,
                    "zte-nubia-redmagic-11s-pro": 100
                },
                "leader": "zte-nubia-redmagic-11s-pro"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "ZTE Nubia RedMagic 11s Pro costs PKR 145,000 less.",
        "Vivo X500 Ultra charges 40W faster.",
        "ZTE Nubia RedMagic 11s Pro offers 8 GB more RAM.",
        "Vivo X500 Ultra has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Vivo X500 Ultra or ZTE Nubia RedMagic 11s Pro?",
            "answer": "ZTE Nubia RedMagic 11s Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 20.7 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."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Vivo X500 Ultra and ZTE Nubia RedMagic 11s Pro in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Vivo X500 Ultra is listed at PKR 364,999 and ZTE Nubia RedMagic 11s Pro at PKR 219,999. That makes ZTE Nubia RedMagic 11s Pro cheaper by PKR 145,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Vivo X500 Ultra or ZTE Nubia RedMagic 11s Pro?",
            "answer": "Vivo X500 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Vivo X500 Ultra uses a 200 MP main sensor against 50 MP on ZTE Nubia RedMagic 11s Pro, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Vivo X500 Ultra or ZTE Nubia RedMagic 11s Pro?",
            "answer": "Vivo X500 Ultra leads on battery. Vivo X500 Ultra carries a 7500 mAh cell and ZTE Nubia RedMagic 11s Pro a 7500 mAh cell, with 120W and 80W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Vivo X500 Ultra or ZTE Nubia RedMagic 11s Pro?",
            "answer": "ZTE Nubia RedMagic 11s Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Vivo X500 Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 6 Pro while ZTE Nubia RedMagic 11s Pro runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}