HMD Pulse 2 Pro vs Honor Turbo
The HMD Pulse 2 Pro (2025) runs on the Unisoc T615, while the Honor Turbo (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4; launch prices were $189 and $215. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Turbo leads — 58/100 vs 36/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Turbo has the bigger battery (8560 mAh vs 5000).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Pulse 2 Pro
Honor Turbo
What makes HMD Pulse 2 Pro better?
- Cheaper at launch: $189 vs $215
- Better camera (40/100 vs 34/100)
What makes Honor Turbo better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1087 vs 380
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3148 vs 1300
- Bigger battery: 8560 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 20W
- Lighter: 196g vs 198g
- Higher performance (58/100 vs 18/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 65/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Pulse 2 Pro vs the Honor Turbo, the Honor Turbo scores 22 points higher (58/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Turbo leads (58/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Turbo leads (74/100 vs 43/100). Value score: HMD Pulse 2 Pro — 36/100, Honor Turbo — 74/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Honor Turbo significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (58/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Turbo notably outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (82/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Pulse 2 Pro is a bit better (40/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Turbo significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (74/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Turbo is a bit better (64/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Pulse 2 Pro | Honor Turbo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T615 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1000207 | |
| Geekbench Single | 380 | 1087 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1300 | 3148 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1200x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8560 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×76.6×8.3 mm | 161.9×76.1×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $189 | $215 |
Camera comparison
HMD Pulse 2 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor Turbo
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
HMD Pulse 2 Pro
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor Turbo
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Pulse 2 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Honor Turbo
- 8560 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $26. HMD Pulse 2 Pro was $26 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Turbo significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (58/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Turbo notably outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (82/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the HMD Pulse 2 Pro is a bit better (40/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Turbo significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (74/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Turbo is a bit better (64/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Pulse 2 Pro or the Honor Turbo?
The Honor Turbo significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro by 22 points (58/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Pulse 2 Pro and the Honor Turbo?
The HMD Pulse 2 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Honor Turbo — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Pulse 2 Pro or the Honor Turbo?
The HMD Pulse 2 Pro leads on camera score (40/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Pulse 2 Pro or the Honor Turbo?
The Honor Turbo leads on performance (58/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the HMD Pulse 2 Pro over the Honor Turbo?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the Honor Turbo (58/100 vs 18/100).