HMD Key vs HMD Pulse+
The HMD Key (2025) runs on the Unisoc SC9832E, while the HMD Pulse+ (2024) runs on the Unisoc T606. By overall MobileRank rating, the HMD Pulse+ leads — 34/100 vs 22/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the HMD Pulse+ has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the HMD Pulse+ has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Key doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Key
HMD Pulse+
What makes HMD Key better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 187g
- Overall rating 22/100
What makes HMD Pulse+ better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (44/100 vs 31/100)
- Better portability (61/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Key vs the HMD Pulse+, the HMD Pulse+ scores 12 points higher (34/100 vs 22/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Pulse+ leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Pulse+ leads (43/100 vs 22/100). In the "display" category, the HMD Pulse+ is a bit better (44/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Pulse+ notably outperforms the HMD Key (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Pulse+ notably outperforms the HMD Key (43/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Pulse+ and the HMD Key are nearly equal (61/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Key | HMD Pulse+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9832E | Unisoc T606 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 333647 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 378 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1335 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 576x1280 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 460 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 166.4×76.9×9.0 mm | 163.2×75.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 187 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Key
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
HMD Pulse+
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
HMD Key
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 576x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
HMD Pulse+
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Key
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
HMD Pulse+
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the HMD Pulse+ is a bit better (44/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the HMD Pulse+ notably outperforms the HMD Key (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the HMD Pulse+ notably outperforms the HMD Key (43/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Pulse+ and the HMD Key are nearly equal (61/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Key or the HMD Pulse+?
The HMD Pulse+ is noticeably better than the HMD Key — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the HMD Key and the HMD Pulse+?
The HMD Key has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the HMD Pulse+ — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Key or the HMD Pulse+?
The HMD Pulse+ leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the HMD Key over the HMD Pulse+?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the HMD Pulse+ (43/100 vs 22/100).