HMD Pulse+ vs Samsung Galaxy A23
The HMD Pulse+ (2024) runs on the Unisoc T606, while the Samsung Galaxy A23 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A23 leads — 38/100 vs 34/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A23 is faster in AnTuTu (424,216 vs 333,647).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Pulse+
Samsung Galaxy A23
What makes HMD Pulse+ better?
- Lighter: 187g vs 195g
- Better portability (61/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A23 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 424216 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 412 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1423 vs 1335
- Faster charging: 25W vs 10W
- Higher performance (31/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (44/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (54/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Pulse+ vs the Samsung Galaxy A23, the Samsung Galaxy A23 scores 4 points higher (38/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A23 and the HMD Pulse+ are nearly equal (31/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A23 is a bit better (54/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A23 and the HMD Pulse+ are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A23 and the HMD Pulse+ are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Pulse+ and the Samsung Galaxy A23 are nearly equal (61/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Pulse+ | Samsung Galaxy A23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T606 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | |
| AnTuTu | 333647 | 424216 | |
| Geekbench Single | 378 | 412 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1335 | 1423 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 2408x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×75.0×8.5 mm | 164.5×76.9×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 187 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | — | $219 |
Camera comparison
HMD Pulse+
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy A23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
HMD Pulse+
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A23
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2408x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Pulse+
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A23
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Pulse+ and Samsung Galaxy A23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy A23 leads HMD Pulse+ by 21.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A23 and the HMD Pulse+ are nearly equal (31/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A23 is a bit better (54/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A23 and the HMD Pulse+ are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A23 and the HMD Pulse+ are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Pulse+ and the Samsung Galaxy A23 are nearly equal (61/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Pulse+ or the Samsung Galaxy A23?
The Samsung Galaxy A23 edges out the HMD Pulse+ by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the HMD Pulse+ and the Samsung Galaxy A23?
The HMD Pulse+ has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Samsung Galaxy A23 — 38/100.
Should you choose the HMD Pulse+ over the Samsung Galaxy A23?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Samsung Galaxy A23 (54/100 vs 44/100).