The verdict
Your pick: HMD Pulse, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware and Connectivity. Unless Camera decides it for you.
| Category | Arc | Pulse |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.2 | 5.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.2 | 2.6 |
| Camera | 3.3 | 2.0 |
| Connectivity | 4.9 | 5.6 |
| Battery & charging | 5.1 | 5.1 |
Which one is for you?
HMD Arc, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.2
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Resistance Features
- IP54
- against IP52
- Max. upload speed
- 150 Mbps
- against 100 Mbps
HMD Pulse, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 223,000
- against 154,110
- RAM Capacity
- 6 GB
- against 4 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- against Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
- Display Refresh Rate
- 90 Hz
- against 60 Hz
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Arc | Pulse |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Unisoc SC9863A | Unisoc T606 |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 12 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | PowerVR GE8322 | Mali-G57 MP1 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.6 GHz | 1.6 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 154,110 | 223,000 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 164 | 371 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 725 | 1,391 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core: 4 × Cortex-A55 at 1.6 GHz and 4 × Cortex-A55 at 1.2 GHz | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A75 cores and 6 Cortex-A55 cores, all clocked at 1.6 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 6 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Arc | Pulse |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black | Black, Pink, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 9 mm | 8.5 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 76.9 mm | 75 mm |
| Body Height | 166.4 mm | 163.2 mm |
| Weight | 185.4 g Best value | 187 g |
| Usable Surface | 80.2 % | 86.8 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP54 Best value | IP52 |
| Drop Resistance Class | A | A |
| Repairability Class | B | B |
| Drop Test Count | 270 | 270 |
Battery
| Specification | Arc | Pulse |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | A | A |
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | 10 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included |
| Charge cycles | 800 | 800 |
Display
| Specification | Arc | Pulse |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 460 nits | 600 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.52″ | 6.65″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 576 px | 720 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,280 px | 1,612 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 215 ppi | 265 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz Best value |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Curved Glass | Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Arc | Pulse |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Arc | Pulse |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Arc | Pulse |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 14 | Android 14 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 14 | 14 |
| OS Update Support | 5 years | 5 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Arc | Pulse |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi 802.11ac |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 Best value | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB Type-C | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps Best value | 100 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Arc | Pulse |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 1 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Arc | Pulse |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | — | 139 € |
