HMD Pulse+ vs Motorola Signature
The HMD Pulse+ (2024) runs on the Unisoc T606, while the Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 34/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 333,647); the Motorola Signature is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.5mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Pulse+
Motorola Signature
What makes HMD Pulse+ better?
- Overall rating 34/100
What makes Motorola Signature better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 1335
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 186g vs 187g
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Pulse+ vs the Motorola Signature, the Motorola Signature scores 52 points higher (86/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (90/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (77/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (90/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (84/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (91/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (77/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (78/100 vs 61/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Pulse+ | Motorola Signature | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T606 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 333647 | 3057215 | |
| Geekbench Single | 378 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1335 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 164 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 6200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×75.0×8.5 mm | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 187 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | — | $699 |
Camera comparison
HMD Pulse+
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
HMD Pulse+
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Pulse+
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Pulse+ and Motorola Signature, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature leads HMD Pulse+ by 89.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
HMD Pulse+
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (90/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (84/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (91/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (77/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (78/100 vs 61/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Pulse+ or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ by 52 points (86/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Pulse+ and the Motorola Signature?
The HMD Pulse+ has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Motorola Signature — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Pulse+ or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Pulse+ or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature leads on performance (90/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the HMD Pulse+ over the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.