HMD Pulse+ vs Realme GT 8
The HMD Pulse+ (2024) runs on the Unisoc T606, while the Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 80/100 vs 34/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Realme GT 8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 333,647); the HMD Pulse+ is noticeably lighter (187g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Pulse+
Realme GT 8
What makes HMD Pulse+ better?
- Lighter: 187g vs 209g
- Better portability (61/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Realme GT 8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1335
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Pulse+ vs the Realme GT 8, the Realme GT 8 scores 46 points higher (80/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (91/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (56/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (91/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (98/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (56/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Pulse+ is a bit better (61/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Pulse+ | Realme GT 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T606 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 333647 | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | 378 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1335 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1440x3136 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×75.0×8.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 187 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | — | $350 |
Camera comparison
HMD Pulse+
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Realme GT 8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
HMD Pulse+
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme GT 8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Pulse+
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Realme GT 8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Pulse+ and Realme GT 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 leads HMD Pulse+ by 89.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (91/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (98/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (56/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (85/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Pulse+ is a bit better (61/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Pulse+ or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ by 46 points (80/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Pulse+ and the Realme GT 8?
The HMD Pulse+ has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Realme GT 8 — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Pulse+ or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Pulse+ or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the HMD Pulse+ over the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.