HMD Pulse+ vs Redmi A1+
The HMD Pulse+ (2024) runs on the Unisoc T606, while the Redmi A1+ (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22. By overall MobileRank rating, the HMD Pulse+ leads — 34/100 vs 24/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the HMD Pulse+ is faster in AnTuTu (333,647 vs 155,362); the HMD Pulse+ has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi A1+ doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Pulse+
Redmi A1+
What makes HMD Pulse+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 333647 vs 155362
- Better Geekbench Single: 378 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1335 vs 486
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 187g vs 192g
- Higher performance (27/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (44/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (61/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Redmi A1+ better?
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Pulse+ vs the Redmi A1+, the HMD Pulse+ scores 10 points higher (34/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the HMD Pulse+ leads (27/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Pulse+ leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi A1+ leads (66/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the HMD Pulse+ notably outperforms the Redmi A1+ (27/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the HMD Pulse+ is a bit better (44/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Pulse+ notably outperforms the Redmi A1+ (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi A1+ notably outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (66/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Pulse+ is a bit better (61/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Pulse+ | Redmi A1+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T606 | MediaTek Helio A22 | |
| AnTuTu | 333647 | 155362 | |
| Geekbench Single | 378 | 300 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1335 | 486 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 12 (Go edition), MIUI 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 400 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×75.0×8.5 mm | 164.9×76.8×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 187 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $80 |
Camera comparison
HMD Pulse+
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi A1+
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
HMD Pulse+
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi A1+
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Pulse+
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Redmi A1+
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Pulse+ and Redmi A1+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
HMD Pulse+ leads Redmi A1+ by 114.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the HMD Pulse+ notably outperforms the Redmi A1+ (27/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the HMD Pulse+ is a bit better (44/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the HMD Pulse+ notably outperforms the Redmi A1+ (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi A1+ notably outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (66/100 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 Redmi A1+?
The HMD Pulse+ is noticeably better than the Redmi A1+ — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the HMD Pulse+ and the Redmi A1+?
The HMD Pulse+ has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Redmi A1+ — 24/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Pulse+ or the Redmi A1+?
The HMD Pulse+ leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Pulse+ or the Redmi A1+?
The HMD Pulse+ leads on performance (27/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the HMD Pulse+ over the Redmi A1+?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Redmi A1+ (66/100 vs 43/100).