HMD Pulse+ vs Motorola Edge 70 Max
The HMD Pulse+ (2024) runs on the Unisoc T606, while the Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 34/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,073,131 vs 333,647); the HMD Pulse+ is noticeably lighter (187g vs 221g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Pulse+
Motorola Edge 70 Max
What makes HMD Pulse+ better?
- Lighter: 187g vs 221g
- Better portability (61/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 1335
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Pulse+ vs the Motorola Edge 70 Max, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 41 points higher (75/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (91/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (99/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Pulse+ notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (61/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Pulse+ | Motorola Edge 70 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T606 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 333647 | 3073131 | |
| Geekbench Single | 378 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1335 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 7000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×75.0×8.5 mm | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 187 g | 221 g | |
| Launch price | — | $500 |
Camera comparison
HMD Pulse+
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
HMD Pulse+
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Pulse+
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Pulse+ and Motorola Edge 70 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads HMD Pulse+ by 89.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (91/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (99/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (80/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Pulse+ notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (61/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Pulse+ or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ by 41 points (75/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Pulse+ and the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The HMD Pulse+ has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Max — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Pulse+ or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on camera score (40/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Pulse+ or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the HMD Pulse+ over the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.