HMD Pulse 2 Pro vs Vivo X500

The HMD Pulse 2 Pro (2025) runs on the Unisoc T615, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $189 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 36/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000).

The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro by 53 points (89/100 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 X500

Performance 96
Display 94
Camera 87
Battery 84
Portability 50
Value for money 92

What makes HMD Pulse 2 Pro better?

  • Lighter: 198g vs 211g
  • Cheaper at launch: $189 vs $820

  • Better portability (57/100 vs 50/100)

What makes Vivo X500 better?

  • Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 380
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 1300
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 20W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (96/100 vs 18/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 40/100)
  • Longer battery life (84/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 65/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the HMD Pulse 2 Pro vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 53 points higher (89/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 43/100). Value score: HMD Pulse 2 Pro — 36/100, Vivo X500 — 92/100; 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 X500 significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (96/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (94/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Pulse 2 Pro is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100).

Vivo X500: The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification HMD Pulse 2 Pro Vivo X500
Processor Unisoc T615 MediaTek Dimensity 9600M
AnTuTu — 3930719
Geekbench Single 380 3302
Geekbench Multi 1300 10240
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2340 1260x2750
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7500 mAh
Charging 20W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 40W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 64 MP
Front camera 50 MP 50 MP
RAM 6GB 12GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15 Android 17
Brightness (peak) — 4000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP68/IP69
Dimensions 166.1×76.6×8.3 mm 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm
Weight 198 g 211 g
Launch price $189 $820

Camera comparison

HMD Pulse 2 Pro

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

Vivo X500

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

HMD Pulse 2 Pro

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

Vivo X500

  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2750
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

HMD Pulse 2 Pro

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

Vivo X500

  • 7500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
84
battery

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

HMD Pulse 2 Pro

$189

Vivo X500

$820

Launch price difference: $631. HMD Pulse 2 Pro was $631 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (96/100 vs 18/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (94/100 vs 65/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (87/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (84/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the HMD Pulse 2 Pro is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the HMD Pulse 2 Pro or the Vivo X500?

The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro by 53 points (89/100 vs 36/100).

What is the rating of the HMD Pulse 2 Pro and the Vivo X500?

The HMD Pulse 2 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.

Which has the better camera: the HMD Pulse 2 Pro or the Vivo X500?

The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 40/100).

Which is more powerful: the HMD Pulse 2 Pro or the Vivo X500?

The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 18/100).

Should you choose the HMD Pulse 2 Pro over the Vivo X500?

The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.