Overview

The HMD Pulse is a budget-friendly smartphone that offers a balance of affordability and performance. It is designed to provide a reliable and efficient user experience, making it an attractive option for those looking for a value-for-money device.

Display

  • Display Size: 6.56 inches
  • Display Type: IPS LCD
  • Display Resolution: 720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~265 ppi density)
  • Other Display Features: 90Hz refresh rate, 480 nits (typical), 600 nits (HBM), HDR support

Design and Build

  • Dimensions: 163.2 x 75 x 8.6 mm (6.43 x 2.95 x 0.34 in)
  • Weight: 196 g (6.91 oz)
  • Build Materials: Plastic chassis
  • Water and Dust Resistance: IP52 rating
  • Other Design Features: Side fingerprint sensor, side power key

Processor and Performance

  • Chipset: Unisoc T606 (12 nm)
  • CPU: Octa-core (2x1.6 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55)
  • GPU: Mali-G57 MP1
  • RAM: 4GB, 6GB, 8GB options
  • Other Performance Features: Android 14 operating system, up to 2 OS upgrades

Camera

Rear Camera

  • Main Camera: Dual - 50 MP, (wide), AF, 2 MP, (depth)
  • Camera Features: LED flash, HDR

Front Camera

  • Front Camera: Single - 50 MP
  • Front Camera Features: Yes

Battery and Charging

  • Battery Capacity: 5000 mAh, removable, user replaceable
  • Charging: 20W wired, QuickFix replaceable battery, up to 59 hours of battery life

Connectivity and Other Features

  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, GPS/AGPS/Galileo, USB Type-C (USB 2.0) OTG
  • Biometrics: Fingerprint (side-mounted), Face Unlock
  • Other Features: OZO Audio, Accelerometer (G-sensor), Ambient light sensor, e-Compass, Proximity sensor

Software

  • Operating System: Android 14, upgradable to latest version
  • Other Software Features: Android Enterprise Recommended, three years of quarterly security updates

Pricing and Availability

  • Price: Starting at €169.00 for the 128GB 4GB RAM model
  • Storage Options: 128GB
  • Color Options: Black Ocean, Clacier Creen, Twilight Purple, Dreamy Pink, Atmos Blue, Meteor Black
  • Availability: Released on April 26, 2024