HMD Pulse+ vs Honor X70 Refresh Edition
The HMD Pulse+ (2024) runs on the Unisoc T606, while the Honor X70 Refresh Edition (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition leads — 59/100 vs 34/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X70 Refresh Edition has the bigger battery (8300 mAh vs 5000); the Honor X70 Refresh Edition is faster in AnTuTu (975,254 vs 333,647).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Pulse+
Honor X70 Refresh Edition
What makes HMD Pulse+ better?
- Lighter: 187g vs 193g
- Overall rating 34/100
What makes Honor X70 Refresh Edition better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 975254 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 1087 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3148 vs 1335
- Bigger battery: 8300 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 10W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (58/100 vs 27/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Pulse+ vs the Honor X70 Refresh Edition, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition scores 25 points higher (59/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition leads (58/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (58/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (82/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition and the HMD Pulse+ are nearly equal (65/100 vs 61/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Pulse+ | Honor X70 Refresh Edition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T606 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 333647 | 975254 | |
| Geekbench Single | 378 | 1087 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1335 | 3148 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1200x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8300 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×75.0×8.5 mm | 161.9×76.1×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 187 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | — | $230 |
Camera comparison
HMD Pulse+
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor X70 Refresh Edition
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
HMD Pulse+
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor X70 Refresh Edition
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Pulse+
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Honor X70 Refresh Edition
- 8300 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Pulse+ and Honor X70 Refresh Edition, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor X70 Refresh Edition leads HMD Pulse+ by 65.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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HMD Pulse+
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (58/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (82/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (87/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition and the HMD Pulse+ are nearly equal (65/100 vs 61/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Pulse+ or the Honor X70 Refresh Edition?
The Honor X70 Refresh Edition significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ by 25 points (59/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Pulse+ and the Honor X70 Refresh Edition?
The HMD Pulse+ has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition — 59/100.
Which is more powerful: the HMD Pulse+ or the Honor X70 Refresh Edition?
The Honor X70 Refresh Edition leads on performance (58/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the HMD Pulse+ over the Honor X70 Refresh Edition?
The Honor X70 Refresh Edition is a better fit for those who care about battery life.