HMD Vibe 2 Pro vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The HMD Vibe 2 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 48/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 528,398); the Vivo X500 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes HMD Vibe 2 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 48/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Vibe 2 Pro vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 44 points higher (92/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (94/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (85/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Vibe 2 Pro | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Weight | 197 g | — | |
| Launch price | $180 | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Vibe 2 Pro and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads HMD Vibe 2 Pro by 89.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo X500 Pro Max
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (100/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (94/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (87/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (85/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Vibe 2 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro by 44 points (92/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Vibe 2 Pro and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The HMD Vibe 2 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Vibe 2 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Vibe 2 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the HMD Vibe 2 Pro over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.