HMD Pulse 2 Pro vs HMD Vibe
The HMD Pulse 2 Pro (2025) runs on the Unisoc T615, while the HMD Vibe (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680. By overall MobileRank rating, the HMD Pulse 2 Pro leads — 36/100 vs 27/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the HMD Pulse 2 Pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the HMD Pulse 2 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Vibe doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Pulse 2 Pro
HMD Vibe
What makes HMD Pulse 2 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 20W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (40/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (65/100 vs 43/100)
What makes HMD Vibe better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 412 vs 380
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1423 vs 1300
- Lighter: 186g vs 198g
- Higher performance (31/100 vs 18/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Pulse 2 Pro vs the HMD Vibe, the HMD Pulse 2 Pro scores 9 points higher (36/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the HMD Vibe leads (31/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Pulse 2 Pro leads (40/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Pulse 2 Pro leads (43/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the HMD Vibe is a bit better (31/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the HMD Pulse 2 Pro notably outperforms the HMD Vibe (65/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Pulse 2 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (40/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Pulse 2 Pro notably outperforms the HMD Vibe (43/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Vibe is a bit better (63/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Pulse 2 Pro | HMD Vibe | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T615 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 424216 | |
| Geekbench Single | 380 | 412 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1300 | 1423 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 720x1480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×76.6×8.3 mm | 163.8×75.2×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $189 | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Pulse 2 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
HMD Vibe
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
HMD Pulse 2 Pro
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
HMD Vibe
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1480
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Pulse 2 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
HMD Vibe
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
HMD Vibe
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the HMD Vibe is a bit better (31/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, the HMD Pulse 2 Pro notably outperforms the HMD Vibe (65/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the HMD Pulse 2 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (40/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the HMD Pulse 2 Pro notably outperforms the HMD Vibe (43/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Vibe is a bit better (63/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Pulse 2 Pro or the HMD Vibe?
The HMD Pulse 2 Pro edges out the HMD Vibe by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the HMD Pulse 2 Pro and the HMD Vibe?
The HMD Pulse 2 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the HMD Vibe — 27/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Pulse 2 Pro or the HMD Vibe?
The HMD Pulse 2 Pro leads on camera score (40/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Pulse 2 Pro or the HMD Vibe?
The HMD Vibe leads on performance (31/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the HMD Pulse 2 Pro over the HMD Vibe?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (40/100 vs 10/100).