{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/vivo-x500-ultra-vs-zte-nubia-z70s-ultra/",
    "generated": "2026-10-20T08:59:27+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Vivo X500 Ultra vs ZTE nubia Z70S Ultra",
    "answer": "The ZTE nubia Z70S Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 96 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 Z70S Ultra is the cheaper of the two at PKR 214,999 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": 47.2,
                "overall": 73.5
            },
            "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 Z70S Ultra",
            "slug": "zte-nubia-z70s-ultra",
            "brand": "Nubia",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/nubia/zte-nubia-z70s-ultra/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-20-2026-11_15_11-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 214999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-06-20T06:21:32+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 92,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 90,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 95.8
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "April 28, 2025",
                    "Dimensions": "164.3 × 77.1 × 8.6 mm",
                    "Weight": "228 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68: Dust-tight and water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes. IP69: Resistant to high-pressure and high-temperature water jets."
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.85 Inches",
                    "Resolution": "1216 × 2688 Pixels",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 1 Billion Colors 144Hz",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 7i"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×4.32GHz + 6×3.53GHz Oryon V2)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 830",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 (Nubia Nebula AIOS 1.5)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB / 16GB / 24GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS 4.0",
                    "Card slot": "No microSD support"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP Main Camera (OIS) 64 MP Periscope Telephoto (OIS, Optical Zoom) 50 MP Ultra-Wide Laser AF, Color Spectrum Sensor, HDR, Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP Under-Display Selfie Camera",
                    "Video recording": "8K@30fps, 4K@120fps, HDR10 Recording"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Si/C Li-Ion 6600 mAh (Silicon-Carbon Battery)",
                    "Wired charging": "80W wired fast charging, PD, QC4"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Under-display Optical Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "zte-nubia-z70s-ultra",
        "margin": 22.3,
        "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-z70s-ultra": 92
                },
                "leader": "zte-nubia-z70s-ultra"
            },
            {
                "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-z70s-ultra": 98
                },
                "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-z70s-ultra": 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-z70s-ultra": 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-z70s-ultra": 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": 47.2,
                    "zte-nubia-z70s-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": "zte-nubia-z70s-ultra"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "ZTE nubia Z70S Ultra costs PKR 150,000 less.",
        "Vivo X500 Ultra packs a 900 mAh larger battery.",
        "Vivo X500 Ultra charges 40W faster.",
        "ZTE nubia Z70S Ultra offers 8 GB more RAM.",
        "Vivo X500 Ultra has a 136 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Vivo X500 Ultra or ZTE nubia Z70S Ultra?",
            "answer": "ZTE nubia Z70S Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 22.3 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."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Vivo X500 Ultra and ZTE nubia Z70S Ultra in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Vivo X500 Ultra is listed at PKR 364,999 and ZTE nubia Z70S Ultra at PKR 214,999. That makes ZTE nubia Z70S Ultra cheaper by PKR 150,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Vivo X500 Ultra or ZTE nubia Z70S Ultra?",
            "answer": "Vivo X500 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Vivo X500 Ultra uses a 200 MP main sensor against 64 MP on ZTE nubia Z70S Ultra, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Vivo X500 Ultra or ZTE nubia Z70S Ultra?",
            "answer": "Vivo X500 Ultra leads on battery. Vivo X500 Ultra carries a 7500 mAh cell and ZTE nubia Z70S Ultra a 6600 mAh cell, with 120W and 80W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Vivo X500 Ultra or ZTE nubia Z70S Ultra?",
            "answer": "ZTE nubia Z70S Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. Vivo X500 Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 6 Pro while ZTE nubia Z70S Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (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/)."
}