HMD Vibe 2 Pro vs Vivo Y500s
The HMD Vibe 2 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Vivo Y500s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2; launch prices were $180 and $230. By overall MobileRank rating, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro leads — 48/100 vs 45/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500s has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo Y500s is faster in AnTuTu (568,395 vs 528,398); the Vivo Y500s has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro doesn't; the HMD Vibe 2 Pro is noticeably lighter (197g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
Vivo Y500s
What makes HMD Vibe 2 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 197g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $230
- Better camera (39/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Vivo Y500s better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 568395 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 915 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2115 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 33W
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Vibe 2 Pro vs the Vivo Y500s, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro scores 3 points higher (48/100 vs 45/100). Value score: HMD Vibe 2 Pro — 62/100, Vivo Y500s — 44/100; 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 Y500s and the HMD Vibe 2 Pro are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro is a bit better (66/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500s is a bit better (60/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y500s (62/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Vibe 2 Pro | Vivo Y500s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 568395 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 915 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 2115 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 720x1570 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7200 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 166.6×78.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $180 | $230 |
Camera comparison
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo Y500s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y500s
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y500s
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Vibe 2 Pro and Vivo Y500s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo Y500s leads HMD Vibe 2 Pro by 7.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $50. HMD Vibe 2 Pro was $50 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500s and the HMD Vibe 2 Pro are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro is a bit better (66/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500s is a bit better (60/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y500s (62/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Vibe 2 Pro or the Vivo Y500s?
The HMD Vibe 2 Pro edges out the Vivo Y500s by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the HMD Vibe 2 Pro and the Vivo Y500s?
The HMD Vibe 2 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Vivo Y500s — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Vibe 2 Pro or the Vivo Y500s?
The HMD Vibe 2 Pro leads on camera score (39/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the HMD Vibe 2 Pro over the Vivo Y500s?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (62/100 vs 43/100).