HMD Pulse+ vs Itel City 300 5G

The HMD Pulse+ (2024) runs on the Unisoc T606, while the Itel City 300 5G (2026) runs on the Unisoc T8200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Itel City 300 5G leads — 35/100 vs 34/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the HMD Pulse+ has NFC for contactless payments, the Itel City 300 5G doesn't.

The Itel City 300 5G edges out the HMD Pulse+ by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

HMD Pulse+

Performance 27
Display 44
Camera 30
Battery 43
Portability 61
Value for money —

Itel City 300 5G

Performance 40
Display 55
Camera 10
Battery 43
Portability —
Value for money —

What makes HMD Pulse+ better?

  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP

  • Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)

What makes Itel City 300 5G better?

  • Better Geekbench Single: 750 vs 378
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 2200 vs 1335
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (40/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better display (55/100 vs 44/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the HMD Pulse+ vs the Itel City 300 5G, the Itel City 300 5G scores 1 points higher (35/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Itel City 300 5G leads (40/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Pulse+ leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Itel City 300 5G is a bit better (40/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Itel City 300 5G is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Pulse+ notably outperforms the Itel City 300 5G (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100.

Specs comparison

Specification HMD Pulse+ Itel City 300 5G
Processor Unisoc T606 Unisoc T8200
AnTuTu 333647 —
Geekbench Single 378 750
Geekbench Multi 1335 2200
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 720x1612 720x1600
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 10W 10W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Front camera 8 MP 8 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB / 8GB 4GB
Storage 128GB 64GB
OS Android 14 Android 16 Go
Brightness (peak) 600 nits —
NFC yes no
Dimensions 163.2×75.0×8.5 mm —
Weight 187 g —
Launch price — —

Camera comparison

HMD Pulse+

  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera

Itel City 300 5G

  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera

Display comparison

HMD Pulse+

  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display

Itel City 300 5G

  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
55
display

Battery and charging

HMD Pulse+

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery

Itel City 300 5G

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery

Benchmarks

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Itel City 300 5G is a bit better (40/100 vs 27/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Itel City 300 5G is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the HMD Pulse+ notably outperforms the Itel City 300 5G (30/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100.

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the HMD Pulse+ or the Itel City 300 5G?

The Itel City 300 5G edges out the HMD Pulse+ by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the HMD Pulse+ and the Itel City 300 5G?

The HMD Pulse+ has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Itel City 300 5G — 35/100.

Which has the better camera: the HMD Pulse+ or the Itel City 300 5G?

The HMD Pulse+ leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the HMD Pulse+ or the Itel City 300 5G?

The Itel City 300 5G leads on performance (40/100 vs 27/100).

Should you choose the HMD Pulse+ over the Itel City 300 5G?

Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the HMD Pulse+ (30/100 vs 10/100).