HMD Vibe vs HMD Vibe 2
The HMD Vibe (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680, while the HMD Vibe 2 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T8200. By overall MobileRank rating, the HMD Vibe 2 leads — 41/100 vs 27/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the HMD Vibe 2 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the HMD Vibe is noticeably lighter (186g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Vibe
HMD Vibe 2
What makes HMD Vibe better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 210g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 47/100)
What makes HMD Vibe 2 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 750 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2200 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 18W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (40/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (55/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Vibe vs the HMD Vibe 2, the HMD Vibe 2 scores 14 points higher (41/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Vibe 2 leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Vibe 2 leads (51/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the HMD Vibe 2 is a bit better (40/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the HMD Vibe 2 is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Vibe 2 notably outperforms the HMD Vibe (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Vibe 2 notably outperforms the HMD Vibe (51/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Vibe notably outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 (63/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Vibe | HMD Vibe 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | Unisoc T8200 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 750 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 2200 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1480 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×75.2×8.4 mm | 168.0×77.7×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Vibe
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
HMD Vibe 2
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
HMD Vibe
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1480
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
HMD Vibe 2
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Vibe
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
HMD Vibe 2
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the HMD Vibe 2 is a bit better (40/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the HMD Vibe 2 is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the HMD Vibe 2 notably outperforms the HMD Vibe (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the HMD Vibe 2 notably outperforms the HMD Vibe (51/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Vibe notably outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 (63/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Vibe or the HMD Vibe 2?
The HMD Vibe 2 is noticeably better than the HMD Vibe — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the HMD Vibe and the HMD Vibe 2?
The HMD Vibe has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the HMD Vibe 2 — 41/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Vibe or the HMD Vibe 2?
The HMD Vibe 2 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Vibe or the HMD Vibe 2?
The HMD Vibe 2 leads on performance (40/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the HMD Vibe over the HMD Vibe 2?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the HMD Vibe 2 (51/100 vs 22/100).