HMD Vibe 2 Pro vs Huawei Pura X Max
The HMD Vibe 2 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Huawei Pura X Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro; launch prices were $180 and $1520. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura X Max leads — 70/100 vs 48/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the HMD Vibe 2 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5300); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Pura X Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,107,301 vs 528,398); the Huawei Pura X Max has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro doesn't; the HMD Vibe 2 Pro is noticeably lighter (197g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
Huawei Pura X Max
What makes HMD Vibe 2 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5300 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 197g vs 229g
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $1520
- Better portability (62/100 vs 58/100)
What makes Huawei Pura X Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2107301 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 1980
- Faster charging: 66W vs 33W
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (55/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Vibe 2 Pro vs the Huawei Pura X Max, the Huawei Pura X Max scores 22 points higher (70/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (77/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (55/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (72/100 vs 53/100). Value score: HMD Vibe 2 Pro — 62/100, Huawei Pura X Max — 48/100; 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 Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (77/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (55/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (72/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro and the Huawei Pura X Max are nearly equal (62/100 vs 58/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Vibe 2 Pro | Huawei Pura X Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 2107301 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 1680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 6200 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1828x2584 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5300 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | HarmonyOS 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP58/IP59 | |
| Dimensions | — | 166.5×120.0×5.2 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 229 g | |
| Launch price | $180 | $1520 |
Camera comparison
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei Pura X Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Pura X Max
- 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED
- Resolution: 1828x2584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Pura X Max
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Vibe 2 Pro and Huawei Pura X Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura X Max leads HMD Vibe 2 Pro by 74.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1340. HMD Vibe 2 Pro was $1340 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (77/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (81/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (55/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (72/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro and the Huawei Pura X Max are nearly equal (62/100 vs 58/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Vibe 2 Pro or the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro by 22 points (70/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Vibe 2 Pro and the Huawei Pura X Max?
The HMD Vibe 2 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Huawei Pura X Max — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Vibe 2 Pro or the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Huawei Pura X Max leads on camera score (55/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Vibe 2 Pro or the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Huawei Pura X Max leads on performance (77/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the HMD Vibe 2 Pro over the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Huawei Pura X Max is a better fit for active users.