HMD Pulse+ vs Itel A300+
The HMD Pulse+ (2024) runs on the Unisoc T606, while the Itel A300+ (2026) runs on the Helio G81. By overall MobileRank rating, the HMD Pulse+ leads — 34/100 vs 33/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Itel A300+ has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Itel A300+ is faster in AnTuTu (358,608 vs 333,647); the HMD Pulse+ has NFC for contactless payments, the Itel A300+ doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Pulse+
Itel A300+
What makes HMD Pulse+ better?
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Better portability (61/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Itel A300+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 358608 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 432 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1416 vs 1335
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 22W vs 10W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (30/100 vs 27/100)
- Longer battery life (55/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (55/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Pulse+ vs the Itel A300+, the HMD Pulse+ scores 1 points higher (34/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Pulse+ leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Itel A300+ leads (55/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Itel A300+ and the HMD Pulse+ are nearly equal (30/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Itel A300+ is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Pulse+ notably outperforms the Itel A300+ (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Itel A300+ is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Pulse+ notably outperforms the Itel A300+ (61/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Pulse+ | Itel A300+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T606 | Helio G81 | |
| AnTuTu | 333647 | 358608 | |
| Geekbench Single | 378 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1335 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 720x1576 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 22W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 Go | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×75.0×8.5 mm | 168.2×79.6×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 187 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Pulse+
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Itel A300+
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
HMD Pulse+
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Itel A300+
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1576
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Pulse+
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Itel A300+
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 22W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Pulse+ and Itel A300+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Itel A300+ leads HMD Pulse+ by 7.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Itel A300+ and the HMD Pulse+ are nearly equal (30/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Itel A300+ is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the HMD Pulse+ notably outperforms the Itel A300+ (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Itel A300+ is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Pulse+ notably outperforms the Itel A300+ (61/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Pulse+ or the Itel A300+?
The HMD Pulse+ edges out the Itel A300+ by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the HMD Pulse+ and the Itel A300+?
The HMD Pulse+ has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Itel A300+ — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Pulse+ or the Itel A300+?
The HMD Pulse+ leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the HMD Pulse+ over the Itel A300+?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the HMD Pulse+ (61/100 vs 38/100).