HMD Pulse+ vs Huawei Mate 80 Pro
The HMD Pulse+ (2024) runs on the Unisoc T606, while the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads — 74/100 vs 34/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro has the bigger battery (5700 mAh vs 5000); the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,725,229 vs 333,647); the HMD Pulse+ is noticeably lighter (187g vs 207g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Pulse+
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
What makes HMD Pulse+ better?
- Lighter: 187g vs 207g
- Better portability (61/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1725229 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 1335
- Bigger battery: 5700 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Pulse+ vs the Huawei Mate 80 Pro, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro scores 40 points higher (74/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (75/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (67/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (75/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (85/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (67/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Pulse+ is a bit better (61/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Pulse+ | Huawei Mate 80 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T606 | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | |
| AnTuTu | 333647 | 1725229 | |
| Geekbench Single | 378 | 1680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1335 | 6200 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 2844x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5700 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | HarmonyOS 5.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×75.0×8.5 mm | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 187 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Camera comparison
HMD Pulse+
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
HMD Pulse+
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2844x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Pulse+
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 5700 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Pulse+ and Huawei Mate 80 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads HMD Pulse+ by 80.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (75/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (85/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (67/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (81/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Pulse+ is a bit better (61/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Pulse+ or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ by 40 points (74/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Pulse+ and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro?
The HMD Pulse+ has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Pulse+ or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads on camera score (67/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Pulse+ or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads on performance (75/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the HMD Pulse+ over the Huawei Mate 80 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.