HMD Pulse+ vs Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
The HMD Pulse+ (2024) runs on the Unisoc T606, while the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads — 70/100 vs 34/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate has the bigger battery (5600 mAh vs 5000); the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,825,771 vs 333,647); the HMD Pulse+ is noticeably lighter (187g vs 299g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Pulse+
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
What makes HMD Pulse+ better?
- Lighter: 187g vs 299g
- Better portability (61/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1825771 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 1636 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 1335
- Bigger battery: 5600 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 10W
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Pulse+ vs the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate scores 36 points higher (70/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (75/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (67/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (75/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (66/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (67/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (74/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Pulse+ is a bit better (61/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Pulse+ | Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T606 | Kirin 9050 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 333647 | 1825771 | |
| Geekbench Single | 378 | 1636 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1335 | 5775 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 2232x3184 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5600 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | HarmonyOS 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP58 | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×75.0×8.5 mm | 219.2×157.2×4.0 mm | |
| Weight | 187 g | 299 g | |
| Launch price | — | $2799 |
Camera comparison
HMD Pulse+
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
HMD Pulse+
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 10.2" Tri-foldable LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2232x3184
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Pulse+
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Pulse+ and Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads HMD Pulse+ by 81.7% 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 XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (75/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate notably outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (66/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (67/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (74/100 vs 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 Pulse+ or the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ by 36 points (70/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Pulse+ and the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The HMD Pulse+ has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Pulse+ or the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads on camera score (67/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Pulse+ or the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate leads on performance (75/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the HMD Pulse+ over the Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate XT 2 Ultimate is a better fit for active users.