HMD Pulse 2 Pro vs Vivo X Fold6
The HMD Pulse 2 Pro (2025) runs on the Unisoc T615, while the Vivo X Fold6 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $189 and $1900. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X Fold6 leads — 88/100 vs 36/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X Fold6 has the bigger battery (6900 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X Fold6 is thinner (4.3mm vs 8.3mm).
HMD Pulse 2 Pro
Vivo X Fold6
- Cheaper at launch: $189 vs $1900
- Overall rating 36/100
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 380
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1300
- Bigger battery: 6900 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 18/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 65/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the HMD Pulse 2 Pro vs the Vivo X Fold6, the Vivo X Fold6 scores 52 points higher (88/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (94/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (82/100 vs 43/100). Value score: HMD Pulse 2 Pro — 38/100, Vivo X Fold6 — 80/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (94/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (81/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (82/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (100/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | HMD Pulse 2 Pro | Vivo X Fold6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T615 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3485039 | |
| Geekbench Single | 380 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1300 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2480x2200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6900 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×76.6×8.3 mm | 159.7×142.3×4.3 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | — | |
| Launch price | $189 | $1900 |
HMD Pulse 2 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X Fold6
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
HMD Pulse 2 Pro
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X Fold6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x2200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
HMD Pulse 2 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X Fold6
- 6900 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Launch price difference: $1711. HMD Pulse 2 Pro was $1711 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (94/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 notably outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (81/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (87/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (82/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (100/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the HMD Pulse 2 Pro or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro by 52 points (88/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Pulse 2 Pro and the Vivo X Fold6?
The HMD Pulse 2 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Vivo X Fold6 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Pulse 2 Pro or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Pulse 2 Pro or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 leads on performance (94/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the HMD Pulse 2 Pro over the Vivo X Fold6?
The HMD Pulse 2 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo X Fold6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.