HMD Pulse+ vs HMD Vibe
The HMD Pulse+ (2024) runs on the Unisoc T606, while the HMD Vibe (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680. By overall MobileRank rating, the HMD Pulse+ leads — 34/100 vs 27/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the HMD Pulse+ has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the HMD Vibe is faster in AnTuTu (424,216 vs 333,647); the HMD Pulse+ has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Vibe doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Pulse+
HMD Vibe
What makes HMD Pulse+ better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (44/100 vs 43/100)
What makes HMD Vibe better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 424216 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 412 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1423 vs 1335
- Lighter: 186g vs 187g
- Higher performance (31/100 vs 27/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Pulse+ vs the HMD Vibe, the HMD Pulse+ scores 7 points higher (34/100 vs 27/100). 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 "performance" category, the HMD Vibe and the HMD Pulse+ are nearly equal (31/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the HMD Pulse+ and the HMD Vibe are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Pulse+ notably outperforms the HMD Vibe (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Pulse+ notably outperforms the HMD Vibe (43/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Vibe and the HMD Pulse+ are nearly equal (63/100 vs 61/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Pulse+ | HMD Vibe | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T606 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | |
| AnTuTu | 333647 | 424216 | |
| Geekbench Single | 378 | 412 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1335 | 1423 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 720x1480 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×75.0×8.5 mm | 163.8×75.2×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 187 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Pulse+
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
HMD Vibe
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
HMD Pulse+
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
HMD Vibe
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1480
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Pulse+
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
HMD Vibe
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Pulse+ and HMD Vibe, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
HMD Vibe leads HMD Pulse+ by 21.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the HMD Vibe and the HMD Pulse+ are nearly equal (31/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the HMD Pulse+ and the HMD Vibe are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the HMD Pulse+ notably outperforms the HMD Vibe (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the HMD Pulse+ notably outperforms the HMD Vibe (43/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Vibe and the HMD Pulse+ are nearly equal (63/100 vs 61/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Pulse+ or the HMD Vibe?
The HMD Pulse+ edges out the HMD Vibe by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the HMD Pulse+ and the HMD Vibe?
The HMD Pulse+ has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the HMD Vibe — 27/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Pulse+ or the HMD Vibe?
The HMD Pulse+ leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the HMD Pulse+ over the HMD Vibe?
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).