HMD Pulse+ vs Vivo Y500 Pro
The HMD Pulse+ (2024) runs on the Unisoc T606, while the Vivo Y500 Pro (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y500 Pro leads — 63/100 vs 34/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo Y500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (953,150 vs 333,647).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Pulse+
Vivo Y500 Pro
What makes HMD Pulse+ better?
- Lighter: 187g vs 199g
- Better portability (61/100 vs 60/100)
What makes Vivo Y500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 953150 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 1061 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3185 vs 1335
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Pulse+ vs the Vivo Y500 Pro, the Vivo Y500 Pro scores 29 points higher (63/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro leads (57/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro leads (50/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro leads (82/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (57/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (85/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro notably outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (50/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (82/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Pulse+ and the Vivo Y500 Pro are nearly equal (61/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Pulse+ | Vivo Y500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T606 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 | |
| AnTuTu | 333647 | 953150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 378 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1335 | 3185 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 1600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×75.0×8.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 187 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | $220 |
Camera comparison
HMD Pulse+
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo Y500 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
HMD Pulse+
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo Y500 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Pulse+
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y500 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Pulse+ and Vivo Y500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo Y500 Pro leads HMD Pulse+ by 65.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (57/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (85/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro notably outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (50/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (82/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Pulse+ and the Vivo Y500 Pro are nearly equal (61/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Pulse+ or the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ by 29 points (63/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Pulse+ and the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The HMD Pulse+ has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Vivo Y500 Pro — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Pulse+ or the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Vivo Y500 Pro leads on camera score (50/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Pulse+ or the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Vivo Y500 Pro leads on performance (57/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the HMD Pulse+ over the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Vivo Y500 Pro is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.