HMD Pulse+ vs Vivo Y500s
The HMD Pulse+ (2024) runs on the Unisoc T606, while the Vivo Y500s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y500s leads — 45/100 vs 34/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500s has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo Y500s is faster in AnTuTu (568,395 vs 333,647); the HMD Pulse+ is noticeably lighter (187g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Pulse+
Vivo Y500s
What makes HMD Pulse+ better?
- Lighter: 187g vs 219g
- Better portability (61/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Vivo Y500s better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 568395 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 915 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2115 vs 1335
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 10W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 27/100)
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (55/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Pulse+ vs the Vivo Y500s, the Vivo Y500s scores 11 points higher (45/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500s leads (46/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500s leads (60/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500s notably outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (46/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500s 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 Vivo Y500s notably outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (60/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Pulse+ notably outperforms the Vivo Y500s (61/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Pulse+ | Vivo Y500s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T606 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 333647 | 568395 | |
| Geekbench Single | 378 | 915 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1335 | 2115 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 720x1570 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7200 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×75.0×8.5 mm | 166.6×78.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 187 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $230 |
Camera comparison
HMD Pulse+
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo Y500s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
HMD Pulse+
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo Y500s
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Pulse+
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y500s
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Pulse+ and Vivo Y500s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo Y500s leads HMD Pulse+ by 41.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500s notably outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (46/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500s 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 Vivo Y500s notably outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (60/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Pulse+ notably outperforms the Vivo Y500s (61/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Pulse+ or the Vivo Y500s?
The Vivo Y500s is noticeably better than the HMD Pulse+ — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the HMD Pulse+ and the Vivo Y500s?
The HMD Pulse+ has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Vivo Y500s — 45/100.
Which is more powerful: the HMD Pulse+ or the Vivo Y500s?
The Vivo Y500s leads on performance (46/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the HMD Pulse+ over the Vivo Y500s?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the Vivo Y500s (46/100 vs 27/100).