HMD Pulse 2 Pro vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The HMD Pulse 2 Pro (2025) runs on the Unisoc T615, while the Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 36/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Pulse 2 Pro
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes HMD Pulse 2 Pro better?
- Overall rating 36/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 380
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1300
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 20W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 18/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Pulse 2 Pro vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 56 points higher (92/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (100/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (94/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (85/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Pulse 2 Pro | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T615 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | — | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 380 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1300 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×76.6×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 198 g | — | |
| Launch price | $189 | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Pulse 2 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
HMD Pulse 2 Pro
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Pulse 2 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo X500 Pro Max
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (100/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (94/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (87/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (85/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Pulse 2 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro by 56 points (92/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Pulse 2 Pro and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The HMD Pulse 2 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Pulse 2 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Pulse 2 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the HMD Pulse 2 Pro over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.