The verdict
Your pick: HMD Pulse, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Camera, Connectivity and Battery & charging.
| Category | Key | Pulse |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.0 | 5.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 1.5 | 2.6 |
| Camera | 1.3 | 2.0 |
| Connectivity | 3.9 | 5.6 |
| Battery & charging | 3.5 | 5.1 |
Which one is for you?
HMD Pulse, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,000 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 6 GB
- against 2 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
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.0
- against Bluetooth 4.2
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Key | Pulse |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Unisoc SC9832E | Unisoc T606 |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 12 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-T820 MP1 | Mali-G57 MP1 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.4 GHz | 1.6 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 64 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 223,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 371 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 1,391 |
| CPU Description | Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A75 cores and 6 Cortex-A55 cores, all clocked at 1.6 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Quad-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | — | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 2 GB | 6 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR3 | LPDDR4X Best value |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | — | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Key | Pulse |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue | 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 |
| Resistance Features | IP52 | IP52 |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | A |
| Repairability Class | — | B |
| Drop Test Count | — | 270 |
Battery
| Specification | Key | Pulse |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | A |
| Battery Capacity | 4,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | — | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | 10 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included |
| Charge cycles | — | 800 |
Display
| Specification | Key | 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 | — | 90 Hz |
| Display Features | IPS LCD, Capacitive Touch | Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Key | Pulse |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Key | Pulse |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Key | Pulse |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 14 | Android 14 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 14 | 14 |
| OS Update Support | — | 5 years |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Key | Pulse |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | 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, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28, 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 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 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB Type-C | 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 |
| Max. upload speed | — | 100 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Key | Pulse |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 1 | 1 |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Key | Pulse |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | — | 139 € |
