HMD Pulse+ vs Nokia G21
The HMD Pulse+ (2024) runs on the Unisoc T606, while the Nokia G21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc T606. Both devices score the same overall rating of 34/100. Key differences: the Nokia G21 has the bigger battery (5050 mAh vs 5000).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Pulse+
Nokia G21
What makes HMD Pulse+ better?
- Lighter: 187g vs 190g
- Better portability (61/100 vs 59/100)
What makes Nokia G21 better?
- Bigger battery: 5050 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 18W vs 10W
- Longer battery life (44/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
The HMD Pulse+ and the Nokia G21 received the same MobileRank rating — 34/100. In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 27/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 44/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, the Nokia G21 and the HMD Pulse+ are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Pulse+ and the Nokia G21 are nearly equal (61/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Pulse+ | Nokia G21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T606 | Unisoc T606 | |
| AnTuTu | 333647 | 333647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 378 | 378 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1335 | 1335 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1600x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5050 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 400 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×75.0×8.5 mm | 164.6×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 187 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $179 |
Camera comparison
HMD Pulse+
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Nokia G21
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
HMD Pulse+
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nokia G21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Pulse+
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Nokia G21
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Pulse+ and Nokia G21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
HMD Pulse+
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 27/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 44/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia G21 and the HMD Pulse+ are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Pulse+ and the Nokia G21 are nearly equal (61/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Pulse+ or the Nokia G21?
Both devices scored 34/100. They are identical on performance — 27/100 for both. The clearest difference is portability: better on the HMD Pulse+ (61/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Pulse+ and the Nokia G21?
The HMD Pulse+ has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Nokia G21 — 34/100.
Should you choose the HMD Pulse+ over the Nokia G21?
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 59/100).