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 — 53/100 vs 36/100 (a 17-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.
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Pulse 2 Pro
Vivo iQOO Z11x
What makes HMD Pulse 2 Pro better?
- Better camera (40/100 vs 30/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z11x better?
- 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 (58/100 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)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Pulse 2 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO Z11x, the Vivo iQOO Z11x scores 17 points higher (53/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x leads (58/100 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 — 36/100, Vivo iQOO Z11x — 74/100; 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 Z11x significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (58/100 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Pulse 2 Pro | Vivo iQOO Z11x | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T615 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Turbo | |
| AnTuTu | — | 983562 | |
| 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 |
Camera comparison
HMD Pulse 2 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO Z11x
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
HMD Pulse 2 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z11x
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $19. Vivo iQOO Z11x was $19 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (58/100 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).
Frequently asked questions
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 17 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 — 53/100.
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 (58/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the HMD Pulse 2 Pro over the Vivo iQOO Z11x?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the Vivo iQOO Z11x (58/100 vs 18/100).