HMD Pulse+ vs Vivo X500 Pro
The HMD Pulse+ (2024) runs on the Unisoc T606, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 34/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 333,647).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Pulse+
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes HMD Pulse+ better?
- Lighter: 187g vs 192g
- Overall rating 34/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1335
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Pulse+ vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 56 points higher (90/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (100/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (94/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro and the HMD Pulse+ are nearly equal (63/100 vs 61/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Pulse+ | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T606 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 333647 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 378 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1335 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×75.0×8.5 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 187 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $970 |
Camera comparison
HMD Pulse+
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
HMD Pulse+
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Pulse+
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Pulse+ and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads HMD Pulse+ by 93.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
HMD Pulse+
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (100/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (94/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (81/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro and the HMD Pulse+ are nearly equal (63/100 vs 61/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Pulse+ or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ by 56 points (90/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Pulse+ and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The HMD Pulse+ has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Pulse+ or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Pulse+ or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the HMD Pulse+ over the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.