HMD Vibe 2 Pro vs Vivo X500
The HMD Vibe 2 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $180 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 48/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 528,398); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
Vivo X500
What makes HMD Vibe 2 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 197g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $820
- Better portability (62/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Vibe 2 Pro vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 41 points higher (89/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 53/100). Value score: HMD Vibe 2 Pro — 62/100, Vivo X500 — 92/100; 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 Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (96/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (94/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (84/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Vibe 2 Pro | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $180 | $820 |
Camera comparison
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Vibe 2 Pro and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads HMD Vibe 2 Pro by 86.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $640. HMD Vibe 2 Pro was $640 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (96/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (94/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (87/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (84/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Vibe 2 Pro or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro by 41 points (89/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Vibe 2 Pro and the Vivo X500?
The HMD Vibe 2 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Vibe 2 Pro or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Vibe 2 Pro or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the HMD Vibe 2 Pro over the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.