Head to head

Vivo X500 Ultra vs ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra

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

The short answer

The ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 94 against 73 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance and value for money. The Vivo X500 Ultra still wins on camera, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra is the cheaper of the two at PKR 184,999 against PKR 364,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra takes it by 21.4 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra 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.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Level

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra costs PKR 180,000 less.
  • Vivo X500 Ultra charges 40W faster.
  • Vivo X500 Ultra has a 136 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Vivo X500 Ultra if…

you care most about camera.

Buy the ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra if…

you care most about performance and value for money.

Not enough published data to score: Battery & charging. Those categories are excluded from the overall figure rather than estimated.

Full specification comparison

Specification Vivo X500 Ultra ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 364,999 PKR 184,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date September 30, 2026 (Expected) December 2023
Dimensions 164.2 x 78.1 x 8.4 mm 163.98 × 76.35 × 8.78 mm
Weight 235 g Better 246 g
Water resistance IP68/IP69 Dust/Water Resistant IP68 (dust/water resistant up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Display
Screen size 6.89 Inches Better 6.8 inches
Resolution 1440 x 3168 Pixels (~505 PPI) Better 1116 × 2480 pixels (~400 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 AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 Not listed
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 6 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4nm)
CPU Octa-core Octa-core
GPU Adreno 850 Adreno 750
Operating system Android 17, OriginOS 7 Android 14
Memory & storage
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB / 16GB
Internal storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
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 (ultrawide) 64 MP (periscope telephoto, OIS, 3.3x optical zoom) Laser AF HDR, Panorama
Selfie camera 100 MP, HDR, Panorama Better 12 MP (under-display)
Video recording 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60fps, Gyro-EIS, HDR10+ 1080p / 8K video recording
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-ion Si-Ca 7500 mAh, Non-removable Li-Po non-removable
Wired charging 120W Fast Charging, 50W Wireless Charging Better 80W fast charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM (2 Active) Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band Wi-Fi 6/7
Bluetooth v6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD 5.4
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Ultrasonic Under-Display Fingerprint Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Infrared Sensor Under-display fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Compass
USB USB Type-C 3.2, OTG USB Type-C

“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 ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra?

ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 21.4 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 ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra in Pakistan?

Vivo X500 Ultra is listed at PKR 364,999 and ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra at PKR 184,999. That makes ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra cheaper by PKR 180,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Vivo X500 Ultra or ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra?

Vivo X500 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Vivo X500 Ultra uses a 200 MP main sensor against 64 MP on ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which is better for gaming, Vivo X500 Ultra or ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra?

ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. Vivo X500 Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 6 Pro while ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4nm).

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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.