HMD Luma vs HMD Pulse+
The HMD Luma (2026) runs on the Unisoc T615, while the HMD Pulse+ (2024) runs on the Unisoc T606. By overall MobileRank rating, the HMD Pulse+ leads — 34/100 vs 32/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the HMD Pulse+ has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Luma doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Luma
HMD Pulse+
What makes HMD Luma better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 380 vs 378
- Faster charging: 18W vs 10W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better display (55/100 vs 44/100)
What makes HMD Pulse+ better?
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1335 vs 1300
- Lighter: 187g vs 198g
- Higher performance (27/100 vs 18/100)
- Better portability (61/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Luma vs the HMD Pulse+, the HMD Pulse+ scores 2 points higher (34/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the HMD Pulse+ is a bit better (27/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the HMD Luma is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100. In the "portability" category, the HMD Pulse+ is a bit better (61/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Luma | HMD Pulse+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T615 | Unisoc T606 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 333647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 380 | 378 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1300 | 1335 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 165.7×76.5×8.7 mm | 163.2×75.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 187 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Luma
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
HMD Pulse+
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
HMD Luma
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
HMD Pulse+
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Luma
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
HMD Pulse+
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the HMD Pulse+ is a bit better (27/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, the HMD Luma is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Pulse+ is a bit better (61/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Luma or the HMD Pulse+?
The HMD Pulse+ edges out the HMD Luma by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the HMD Luma and the HMD Pulse+?
The HMD Luma has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the HMD Pulse+ — 34/100.
Which is more powerful: the HMD Luma or the HMD Pulse+?
The HMD Pulse+ leads on performance (27/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the HMD Luma over the HMD Pulse+?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the HMD Luma (55/100 vs 44/100).