Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs HMD Vibe 2 5G
The Verdict
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro and HMD Vibe 2 5G sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The HMD Vibe 2 5G is the cheaper of the two at $200 versus $999, a difference of about $799. The HMD Vibe 2 5G is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Apple iPhone 16 Pro stands out for compact pro form factor with larger 6.3-inch display, while HMD Vibe 2 5G is praised for 5000mah battery with solid all-day endurance. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 16 Pro if…
- →Compact Pro form factor with larger 6.3-inch display
- →Same A18 Pro chip as Pro Max
- →5x telephoto now on smaller Pro model
Buy the HMD Vibe 2 5G if…
- →5000mAh battery with solid all-day endurance
- →Affordable 5G connectivity for budget segment
- →90Hz display refresh for smoother scrolling
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
Pros
- Compact Pro form factor with larger 6.3-inch display
- Same A18 Pro chip as Pro Max
- 5x telephoto now on smaller Pro model
- Excellent video recording capabilities
- Premium titanium design
Cons
- Shorter battery life than Pro Max
- Expensive
- Charging speeds trail Android rivals
- Base 128 GB storage feels limiting
HMD Vibe 2 5G
Pros
- 5000mAh battery with solid all-day endurance
- Affordable 5G connectivity for budget segment
- 90Hz display refresh for smoother scrolling
- Dual rear camera setup with capable 50MP main sensor
Cons
- No wireless charging support
- Limited IP52 rating lacks full dust protection
- Entry-level Snapdragon 4 limits performance
- Basic IPS LCD display without AMOLED quality
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 16 Pro | HMD Vibe 2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 18 | — |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 199 g | — |
| Material | Titanium frame | — |
| IP rating | IP68 | — |
| Dimensions | 149.6 x 71.5 x 8.25 mm | — |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50MP f/1.8 |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 16MP f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@120fps Dolby Vision | — |
| Telephoto | 12 MP 5x | — |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 8MP f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | — |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB | — |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 3582 mAh | 5000mAh |
| Charging | 27W wired | — |
| Wireless charging | 25W MagSafe | — |
| Charging Speed | — | 18W |
| Wireless Charging | — | |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.3 inches | 6.5 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED, LTPO | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2622 x 1206 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 90Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2000 | — |
| Brightness | — | 450 nits |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | — |
| GPU | Apple GPU (6-core) | — |
| Chipset | Apple A18 Pro | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | — | |
| NFC | — | |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | — |
| Design | ||
| Colors | — | Midnight Black, Ice Blue |
| Weight | — | 190g |
| IP rating | — | IP52 |
| Performance | ||
| RAM | — | 6GB |
| Chipset | — | Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 Leading Version |
| Storage | — | 128GB |
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