HMD Pulse 2 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 15T

The HMD Pulse 2 Pro (2025) runs on the Unisoc T615, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $189 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 36/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the HMD Pulse 2 Pro is noticeably lighter (198g vs 216g).

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro by 46 points (82/100 vs 36/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

HMD Pulse 2 Pro

Performance 18
Display 65
Camera 40
Battery 43
Portability 57
Value for money 36

Vivo iQOO 15T

Performance 97
Display 99
Camera 65
Battery 75
Portability 44
Value for money 86

What makes HMD Pulse 2 Pro better?

  • Lighter: 198g vs 216g
  • Cheaper at launch: $189 vs $499

  • Better portability (57/100 vs 44/100)

What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?

  • Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 380
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1300
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 20W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 18/100)
  • Better camera (65/100 vs 40/100)
  • Longer battery life (75/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 65/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the HMD Pulse 2 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 46 points higher (82/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (97/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 43/100). Value score: HMD Pulse 2 Pro — 36/100, Vivo iQOO 15T — 86/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (97/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (99/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (65/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Pulse 2 Pro is a bit better (57/100 vs 44/100).

Vivo iQOO 15T: The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification HMD Pulse 2 Pro Vivo iQOO 15T
Processor Unisoc T615 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu — 4704310
Geekbench Single 380 3293
Geekbench Multi 1300 10243
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2340 1440x3168
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 20W 100W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 50 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15 Android 16
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions 166.1×76.6×8.3 mm —
Weight 198 g 216 g
Launch price $189 $499

Camera comparison

HMD Pulse 2 Pro

  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
40
camera

Vivo iQOO 15T

  • Main: 200MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
65
camera

Display comparison

HMD Pulse 2 Pro

  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
65
display

Vivo iQOO 15T

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display

Battery and charging

HMD Pulse 2 Pro

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery

Vivo iQOO 15T

  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
75
battery

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

HMD Pulse 2 Pro

$189

Vivo iQOO 15T

$499

Launch price difference: $310. HMD Pulse 2 Pro was $310 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (97/100 vs 18/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (99/100 vs 65/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (65/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (75/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the HMD Pulse 2 Pro is a bit better (57/100 vs 44/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the HMD Pulse 2 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro by 46 points (82/100 vs 36/100).

What is the rating of the HMD Pulse 2 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The HMD Pulse 2 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.

Which has the better camera: the HMD Pulse 2 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 40/100).

Which is more powerful: the HMD Pulse 2 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (97/100 vs 18/100).

Should you choose the HMD Pulse 2 Pro over the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.