HMD Aura vs HMD Pulse+
The HMD Aura (2024) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A1, while the HMD Pulse+ (2024) runs on the Unisoc T606. By overall MobileRank rating, the HMD Pulse+ leads — 34/100 vs 21/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the HMD Pulse+ is faster in AnTuTu (333,647 vs 153,667); the HMD Pulse+ has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Aura doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Aura
HMD Pulse+
What makes HMD Aura better?
- Lighter: 175g vs 187g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 61/100)
What makes HMD Pulse+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 333647 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 378 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1335 vs 846
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (27/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (44/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Aura vs the HMD Pulse+, the HMD Pulse+ scores 13 points higher (34/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the HMD Pulse+ leads (27/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Pulse+ leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the HMD Pulse+ notably outperforms the HMD Aura (27/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the HMD Pulse+ is a bit better (44/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Pulse+ notably outperforms the HMD Aura (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100. In the "portability" category, the HMD Aura and the HMD Pulse+ are nearly equal (64/100 vs 61/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Aura | HMD Pulse+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A1 | Unisoc T606 | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 333647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 378 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 1335 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 480 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.5×8.9 mm | 163.2×75.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 187 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Aura
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
HMD Pulse+
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
HMD Aura
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
HMD Pulse+
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Aura
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
HMD Pulse+
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Aura and HMD Pulse+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
HMD Pulse+ leads HMD Aura by 53.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the HMD Pulse+ notably outperforms the HMD Aura (27/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the HMD Pulse+ is a bit better (44/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the HMD Pulse+ notably outperforms the HMD Aura (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Aura and the HMD Pulse+ are nearly equal (64/100 vs 61/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Aura or the HMD Pulse+?
The HMD Pulse+ is noticeably better than the HMD Aura — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the HMD Aura and the HMD Pulse+?
The HMD Aura has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the HMD Pulse+ — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Aura or the HMD Pulse+?
The HMD Pulse+ leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Aura or the HMD Pulse+?
The HMD Pulse+ leads on performance (27/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the HMD Aura over the HMD Pulse+?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the HMD Pulse+ (30/100 vs 10/100).