Side-by-side technical data
HMD Pulse vs Hotwav Note 15
Comparison between HMD Pulse and Hotwav Note 15: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from HMD and Hotwav.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Pulse | Note 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.0 | 4.7 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.6 | 2.5 |
| Camera | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Connectivity | 5.6 | 5.6 |
| Battery & charging | 5.1 | 5.6 |
Which one is for you?
HMD Pulse, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 223,000
- against 154,110
- RAM Capacity
- 6 GB
- against 4 GB
- Peak Display Brightness
- 600 nits
- against 500 nits
- Weight
- 187 g
- against 200 g
Hotwav Note 15, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,160 mAh
- against 5,000 mAh
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.1
- against eMMC 5.1
- Fast Charge Power
- 18 W
- against 10 W
- Body Thickness
- 7.9 mm
- against 8.5 mm
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Pulse | Note 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Unisoc T606 | Unisoc SC9863A |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm Best value | 28 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MP1 | PowerVR GE8322 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.1 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.6 GHz | 1.6 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 223,000 Best value | 154,110 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 371 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,391 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A75 cores and 6 Cortex-A55 cores, all clocked at 1.6 GHz. | 4x Cortex-A55 at 1.6 GHz plus 4x Cortex-A55 at 1.2 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB Best value | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Pulse | Note 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Pink, Blue | Black, Blue, Purple |
| Body Thickness | 8.5 mm | 7.9 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75 mm | 74.7 mm |
| Body Height | 163.2 mm | 164.3 mm |
| Weight | 187 g Best value | 200 g |
| Usable Surface | 86.8 % Best value | 85 % |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP52 | — |
| Drop Resistance Class | A | A |
| Repairability Class | B | B |
| Drop Test Count | 270 | 270 |
Battery
| Specification | Pulse | Note 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | A Best value | B |
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,160 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | 18 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included | Fast Charging, Non-Removable |
| Charge cycles | 800 | 800 |
Display
| Specification | Pulse | Note 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 600 nits Best value | 500 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.65″ Best value | 6.6″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,612 px | 1,612 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 265 ppi | 267 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | — |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Frameless | Water Drop Notch, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Pulse | Note 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Pulse | Note 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Pulse | Note 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 14 | — |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 14 | 14 |
| OS Update Support | 5 years | — |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Pulse | Note 15 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 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 | 2G GSM 1900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 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 B28B, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE | — |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi 802.11ac | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | 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, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | Computer Sync, NFC, OTA Sync, FM Radio, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | — |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 100 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Pulse | Note 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 1 | — |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | Pulse | Note 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | 139 € | — |
