HMD Pulse 2 Pro vs Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra

The HMD Pulse 2 Pro (2025) runs on the Unisoc T615, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500M; launch prices were $189 and $548. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 36/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra has the bigger battery (9100 mAh vs 5000); the HMD Pulse 2 Pro is noticeably lighter (198g vs 225g).

The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro by 39 points (75/100 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 Neo 11 Ultra

Performance 95
Display 99
Camera 35
Battery 80
Portability 38
Value for money 68

What makes HMD Pulse 2 Pro better?

  • Lighter: 198g vs 225g
  • Cheaper at launch: $189 vs $548

  • Better camera (40/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better portability (57/100 vs 38/100)

What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra better?

  • Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 380
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1300
  • Bigger battery: 9100 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 20W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 18/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 65/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the HMD Pulse 2 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra scores 39 points higher (75/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads (95/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 43/100). Value score: HMD Pulse 2 Pro — 36/100, Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra — 68/100; 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 Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (95/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (99/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Pulse 2 Pro is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Pulse 2 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (57/100 vs 38/100).

Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra: The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.

Specs comparison

Specification HMD Pulse 2 Pro Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
Processor Unisoc T615 MediaTek Dimensity 9500M
AnTuTu — 3579952
Geekbench Single 380 3293
Geekbench Multi 1300 10243
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.8" LTPS AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2340 1440x3200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 9100 mAh
Charging 20W 100W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 50 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 15 Android 16 / OriginOS 6
Brightness (peak) — 4500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP68/IP69
Dimensions 166.1×76.6×8.3 mm 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm
Weight 198 g 225 g
Launch price $189 $548

Camera comparison

HMD Pulse 2 Pro

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

Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra

  • Main: 50MP f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera

Display comparison

HMD Pulse 2 Pro

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

Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra

  • 6.8" LTPS AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3200
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display

Battery and charging

HMD Pulse 2 Pro

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

Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra

  • 9100 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
80
battery

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

HMD Pulse 2 Pro

$189

Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra

$548

Launch price difference: $359. HMD Pulse 2 Pro was $359 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (95/100 vs 18/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (99/100 vs 65/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the HMD Pulse 2 Pro is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (80/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the HMD Pulse 2 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (57/100 vs 38/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the HMD Pulse 2 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?

The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro by 39 points (75/100 vs 36/100).

What is the rating of the HMD Pulse 2 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?

The HMD Pulse 2 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra — 75/100.

Which has the better camera: the HMD Pulse 2 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?

The HMD Pulse 2 Pro leads on camera score (40/100 vs 35/100).

Which is more powerful: the HMD Pulse 2 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?

The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads on performance (95/100 vs 18/100).

Should you choose the HMD Pulse 2 Pro over the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?

The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.