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HMD Pulse Plus

HMD Pulse Plus
$160
Brand: HMD
Category: Phones
  • Display 6.65-inch HD+ screen
  • Camera 50MP dual camera / 8MP front
  • Memory 4-8GB RAM with 128GB ROM
  • Platform UNISOC T606 / Android 14
  • Battery 5000mAh / 10W

Our Rating

The review rating is based on accessment of the device by experts, and opinions of trusted YouTube reviewers.

7.7
  • Design, Built Quality 7 / 10
  • Display Quality 8 / 10
  • Camera Quality 8 / 10
  • Audio & Multimedia 7 / 10
  • OS and Usability 8 / 10
  • Battery Performance 8 / 10

HMD Pulse Plus Highlights and Overview

he HMD Pulse+ occupies the middle ground within the HMD Pulse smartphone lineup, offering a balance between affordability and features. It shares many core specifications with both the standard Pulse and the higher-end Pulse Pro, but with some key distinctions.

Display: All three Pulse models boast a large 6.65-inch IPS LCD touchscreen with a 90Hz refresh rate for smooth visuals. The display offers a peak brightness of 600 nits and a resolution of 720 x 1612 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of 265 ppi.

Performance: The HMD Pulse+ is powered by the Unisoc T606 chipset, the same processor found in both the Pulse and Pulse Pro. RAM options range from 4GB to 8GB, paired with 128GB of internal storage in all configurations. Storage can be further expanded via a microSD card slot that accepts cards up to 256GB in capacity.

Cameras: The primary camera system on the Pulse+ takes a step up from the base Pulse model. It features a 50MP main sensor with phase-detection autofocus (PDAF) for capturing sharper images. However, it retains the lower resolution QVGA depth sensor from the standard Pulse, unlike the 2MP sensor found on the pricier Pulse Pro.

The front-facing camera on the Pulse+ is an 8-megapixel sensor, which matches the resolution of the standard Pulse but falls short of the high-resolution 50MP selfie camera offered by the Pulse Pro. All cameras are capable of recording videos at 1080p resolution at 30 frames per second.

Battery & Charging: The Pulse+ is equipped with a 5000mAh non-removable Li-Ion battery, the same capacity as both the Pulse and Pulse Pro. However, unlike the Pulse Pro which boasts faster 20W charging, the Pulse+ is limited to slower 10W charging speeds.

Other Features: The HMD Pulse+ runs the latest Android 14 operating system and offers basic connectivity features like Bluetooth 5.0, GPS with A-GPS and GLONASS support, and a 3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio.

Security is handled by a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. The build consists of a plastic frame with a glass front and a plastic back, offering dust and splash resistance. The HMD Pulse+ comes in three color options: Apricot Crush, Midnight Blue, and Glacier Green.

HMD Pulse Plus Full Specifications and Features

NETWORK

Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G Network Bands GSM Band 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Network Bands HSDPA Band 850 / 900 / 2100
4G Network Bands LTE band 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps

LAUNCH

Also Known As HMD Global Pulse+
Announced 2024, April 24
Status Available. Released 2024, April 26

BODY

Dimensions 163.2 x 75 x 8.5 mm
Weight 187 grams
Build Front glass / Plastic back / Plastic frame
- Dust and splash resistant
SIM Type Single Nano-SIM

DISPLAY

Display Type IPS LCD touchscreen / 16M colors / 90Hz refresh / 600 nits of peak brightness
Size 6.65 inches, (86.81% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (265 ppi density)

PLATFORM

Operating System Android 14
Chipset Unisoc T606 (12 nm)
CPU Octa-core (2x1.6 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Mali-G57 MP1

MEMORY

RAM + ROM 4GB + 128GB / 6GB + 128GB / 8GB + 128GB
Card Slot Yes, up to 256GB via microSD card (uses dedicated slot)

MAIN CAMERA

Camera Type Double Lenses
Camera Sensor(s) Main: 50MP, PDAF
Depth: QVGA
Camera Features Autofocus / Digital zoom / HDR / Touch focus / LED flash
Video Resolution 1080p@30fps

SELFIE CAMERA

Camera Type Single Lens
Camera Sensor(s) 8-megapixel,
Video Resolution 1080p@30fps

SOUND

Loudspeaker Yes; Chin, below display
Audio Jack Type Yes, 3.5mm audio jack

CONNECTIVITY

Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP
NFC
GPS Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS

BATTERY

Battery Capacity Non-removable Li-Ion 5000mAh battery with 10W charger

OTHER FEATURES

Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Colors Apricot Crush, Midnight Blue, Glacier Green
Box Contents HMD Pulse+ / Quick Start Guide / Safety Booklet / User Guide / Sim Pin / USB Type C Cable

HMD Pulse Plus User Reviews and Opinions

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