HMD Pulse+ vs HMD Vibe 2
The HMD Pulse+ (2024) runs on the Unisoc T606, while the HMD Vibe 2 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T8200. By overall MobileRank rating, the HMD Vibe 2 leads — 41/100 vs 34/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the HMD Vibe 2 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the HMD Pulse+ has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Vibe 2 doesn't; the HMD Pulse+ is noticeably lighter (187g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Pulse+
HMD Vibe 2
What makes HMD Pulse+ better?
- Lighter: 187g vs 210g
- Better portability (61/100 vs 47/100)
What makes HMD Vibe 2 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 750 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2200 vs 1335
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 18W vs 10W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (40/100 vs 27/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (55/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Pulse+ vs the HMD Vibe 2, the HMD Vibe 2 scores 7 points higher (41/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the HMD Vibe 2 leads (40/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the HMD Vibe 2 is a bit better (40/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the HMD Vibe 2 is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, the HMD Vibe 2 is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Pulse+ is a bit better (61/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Pulse+ | HMD Vibe 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T606 | Unisoc T8200 | |
| AnTuTu | 333647 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 378 | 750 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1335 | 2200 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×75.0×8.5 mm | 168.0×77.7×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 187 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Pulse+
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
HMD Vibe 2
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
HMD Pulse+
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
HMD Vibe 2
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Pulse+
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
HMD Vibe 2
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the HMD Vibe 2 is a bit better (40/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the HMD Vibe 2 is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the HMD Vibe 2 is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Pulse+ is a bit better (61/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Pulse+ or the HMD Vibe 2?
The HMD Vibe 2 edges out the HMD Pulse+ by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the HMD Pulse+ and the HMD Vibe 2?
The HMD Pulse+ has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the HMD Vibe 2 — 41/100.
Which is more powerful: the HMD Pulse+ or the HMD Vibe 2?
The HMD Vibe 2 leads on performance (40/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the HMD Pulse+ over the HMD Vibe 2?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the HMD Pulse+ (61/100 vs 47/100).