HMD Pulse+ vs Realme GT 8 Pro
The HMD Pulse+ (2024) runs on the Unisoc T606, while the Realme GT 8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 34/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the Realme GT 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 333,647); the HMD Pulse+ is noticeably lighter (187g vs 207g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Pulse+
Realme GT 8 Pro
What makes HMD Pulse+ better?
- Lighter: 187g vs 207g
- Better portability (61/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Realme GT 8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1335
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Pulse+ vs the Realme GT 8 Pro, the Realme GT 8 Pro scores 50 points higher (84/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (98/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (73/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (98/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (84/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (73/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Pulse+ is a bit better (61/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Pulse+ | Realme GT 8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T606 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 333647 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 378 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1335 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 2780x1264 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×75.0×8.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 187 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | — | $599 |
Camera comparison
HMD Pulse+
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Realme GT 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
HMD Pulse+
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Pulse+
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Pulse+ and Realme GT 8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 Pro leads HMD Pulse+ by 91.6% 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 Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (98/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (84/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (73/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (83/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Pulse+ is a bit better (61/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Pulse+ or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ by 50 points (84/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Pulse+ and the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The HMD Pulse+ has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Realme GT 8 Pro — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Pulse+ or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on camera score (73/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Pulse+ or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the HMD Pulse+ over the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.