HMD Pulse 2 Pro vs Vivo iQOO Z11x
The HMD Pulse 2 Pro (2025) runs on the Unisoc T615, while the Vivo iQOO Z11x (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Turbo; launch prices were $189 and $170. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z11x leads — 54/100 vs 36/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z11x has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the HMD Pulse 2 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z11x doesn't.
HMD Pulse 2 Pro
Vivo iQOO Z11x
- Better camera (40/100 vs 30/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 1061 vs 380
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3185 vs 1300
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 20W
- Lighter: 190g vs 198g
- Cheaper at launch: $170 vs $189
- Higher performance (60/100 vs 18/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 65/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the HMD Pulse 2 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO Z11x, the Vivo iQOO Z11x scores 18 points higher (54/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x leads (60/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Pulse 2 Pro leads (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x leads (56/100 vs 43/100). Value score: HMD Pulse 2 Pro — 38/100, Vivo iQOO Z11x — 78/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (60/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x is a bit better (79/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Pulse 2 Pro is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x and the HMD Pulse 2 Pro are nearly equal (60/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | HMD Pulse 2 Pro | Vivo iQOO Z11x | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T615 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Turbo | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1214772 | |
| Geekbench Single | 380 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1300 | 3185 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×76.6×8.3 mm | 166.6×78.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $189 | $170 |
HMD Pulse 2 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO Z11x
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
HMD Pulse 2 Pro
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z11x
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
HMD Pulse 2 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z11x
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Launch price difference: $19. Vivo iQOO Z11x was $19 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (60/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x is a bit better (79/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the HMD Pulse 2 Pro is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x and the HMD Pulse 2 Pro are nearly equal (60/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the HMD Pulse 2 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z11x?
The Vivo iQOO Z11x is noticeably better than the HMD Pulse 2 Pro — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the HMD Pulse 2 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z11x?
The HMD Pulse 2 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Vivo iQOO Z11x — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Pulse 2 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z11x?
The HMD Pulse 2 Pro leads on camera score (40/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Pulse 2 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z11x?
The Vivo iQOO Z11x leads on performance (60/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the HMD Pulse 2 Pro over the Vivo iQOO Z11x?
The HMD Pulse 2 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z11x is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.