HMD Pulse+ vs Nokia G42
The HMD Pulse+ (2024) runs on the Unisoc T606, while the Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia G42 leads — 39/100 vs 34/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia G42 is faster in AnTuTu (477,542 vs 333,647).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Pulse+
Nokia G42
What makes HMD Pulse+ better?
- Lighter: 187g vs 193g
- Better portability (61/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Nokia G42 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 477542 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 746 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1816 vs 1335
- Faster charging: 20W vs 10W
- Higher performance (41/100 vs 27/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Pulse+ vs the Nokia G42, the Nokia G42 scores 5 points higher (39/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 leads (41/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (41/100 vs 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, both devices are on the same level — 43/100. In the "portability" category, the HMD Pulse+ and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (61/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Pulse+ | Nokia G42 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T606 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 333647 | 477542 | |
| Geekbench Single | 378 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1335 | 1816 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 20W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 560 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×75.0×8.5 mm | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 187 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Pulse+
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
HMD Pulse+
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Pulse+
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Pulse+ and Nokia G42, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia G42 leads HMD Pulse+ by 30.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia G42 is a bit better (41/100 vs 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, both devices are on the same level — 43/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Pulse+ and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (61/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Pulse+ or the Nokia G42?
The Nokia G42 edges out the HMD Pulse+ by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the HMD Pulse+ and the Nokia G42?
The HMD Pulse+ has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Nokia G42 — 39/100.
Which is more powerful: the HMD Pulse+ or the Nokia G42?
The Nokia G42 leads on performance (41/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the HMD Pulse+ over the Nokia G42?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the Nokia G42 (41/100 vs 27/100).