HMD Pulse 2 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 16

The HMD Pulse 2 Pro (2025) runs on the Unisoc T615, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $189 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 36/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the HMD Pulse 2 Pro is noticeably lighter (198g vs 223g).

The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro by 53 points (89/100 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 16

Performance 100
Display 99
Camera 78
Battery 90
Portability 42
Value for money 92

What makes HMD Pulse 2 Pro better?

  • Lighter: 198g vs 223g
  • Cheaper at launch: $189 vs $840

  • Better portability (57/100 vs 42/100)

What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?

  • Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 380
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1300
  • Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 20W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 18/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 40/100)
  • Longer battery life (90/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 65/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the HMD Pulse 2 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 53 points higher (89/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 43/100). Value score: HMD Pulse 2 Pro — 36/100, Vivo iQOO 16 — 92/100; 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 16 significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (100/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (99/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Pulse 2 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (57/100 vs 42/100).

Vivo iQOO 16: The Vivo iQOO 16 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 16
Processor Unisoc T615 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
AnTuTu — 5498720
Geekbench Single 380 4327
Geekbench Multi 1300 12873
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2340 1440x3168
Refresh rate 120 Hz 165 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 8400 mAh
Charging 20W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 40W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 50 MP 32 MP
RAM 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15 Android 17
Brightness (peak) — 6000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP68/IP69
Dimensions 166.1×76.6×8.3 mm 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm
Weight 198 g 223 g
Launch price $189 $840

Camera comparison

HMD Pulse 2 Pro

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

Vivo iQOO 16

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera

Display comparison

HMD Pulse 2 Pro

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

Vivo iQOO 16

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
99
display

Battery and charging

HMD Pulse 2 Pro

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

Vivo iQOO 16

  • 8400 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 40W
90
battery

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

HMD Pulse 2 Pro

$189

Vivo iQOO 16

$840

Launch price difference: $651. HMD Pulse 2 Pro was $651 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (100/100 vs 18/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (99/100 vs 65/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (78/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (90/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the HMD Pulse 2 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (57/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the HMD Pulse 2 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?

The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro by 53 points (89/100 vs 36/100).

What is the rating of the HMD Pulse 2 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 16?

The HMD Pulse 2 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.

Which has the better camera: the HMD Pulse 2 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?

The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 40/100).

Which is more powerful: the HMD Pulse 2 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?

The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 18/100).

Should you choose the HMD Pulse 2 Pro over the Vivo iQOO 16?

The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.