HMD Pulse+ vs Nokia 8
The HMD Pulse+ (2024) runs on the Unisoc T606, while the Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835. By overall MobileRank rating, the HMD Pulse+ leads — 34/100 vs 29/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the HMD Pulse+ has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Nokia 8 is faster in AnTuTu (438,016 vs 333,647); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 187g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Pulse+
Nokia 8
What makes HMD Pulse+ better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3090 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Better camera (30/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 12/100)
What makes Nokia 8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 438016 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 427 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1500 vs 1335
- Faster charging: 18W vs 10W
- Lighter: 160g vs 187g
- Higher performance (33/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (52/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (84/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Pulse+ vs the Nokia 8, the HMD Pulse+ scores 5 points higher (34/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Pulse+ leads (30/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Pulse+ leads (43/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (33/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Pulse+ notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (30/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Pulse+ significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (43/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (84/100 vs 61/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Pulse+ | Nokia 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T606 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | |
| AnTuTu | 333647 | 438016 | |
| Geekbench Single | 378 | 427 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1335 | 1500 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 5.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 2560x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3090 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 7.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×75.0×8.5 mm | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 187 g | 160 g | |
| Launch price | — | $699 |
Camera comparison
HMD Pulse+
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
HMD Pulse+
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Pulse+
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Pulse+ and Nokia 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia 8 leads HMD Pulse+ by 23.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (33/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia 8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the HMD Pulse+ notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (30/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the HMD Pulse+ significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (43/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (84/100 vs 61/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Pulse+ or the Nokia 8?
The HMD Pulse+ edges out the Nokia 8 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the HMD Pulse+ and the Nokia 8?
The HMD Pulse+ has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Nokia 8 — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Pulse+ or the Nokia 8?
The HMD Pulse+ leads on camera score (30/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Pulse+ or the Nokia 8?
The Nokia 8 leads on performance (33/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the HMD Pulse+ over the Nokia 8?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the HMD Pulse+ (43/100 vs 12/100).