HMD Pulse+ vs Sharp Aquos R8s Pro
The HMD Pulse+ (2024) runs on the Unisoc T606, while the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro leads — 58/100 vs 34/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 47 MP; the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,757,044 vs 333,647); the HMD Pulse+ is noticeably lighter (187g vs 203g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Pulse+
Sharp Aquos R8s Pro
What makes HMD Pulse+ better?
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 47MP
- Lighter: 187g vs 203g
- Better camera (30/100 vs 29/100)
- Better portability (61/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Sharp Aquos R8s Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1757044 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 1335
- Faster charging: 27W vs 10W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 27/100)
- Longer battery life (44/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Pulse+ vs the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro, the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro scores 24 points higher (58/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro leads (76/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (76/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (85/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Pulse+ and the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro are nearly equal (30/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro and the HMD Pulse+ are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Pulse+ notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro (61/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Pulse+ | Sharp Aquos R8s Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T606 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 333647 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 378 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1335 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.6" LTPO IGZO OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1260x2730 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 27W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 47 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×75.0×8.5 mm | 161.0×77.0×9.3 mm | |
| Weight | 187 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Pulse+
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Sharp Aquos R8s Pro
- Main: 47MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
HMD Pulse+
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Sharp Aquos R8s Pro
- 6.6" LTPO IGZO OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2730
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Pulse+
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Sharp Aquos R8s Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Pulse+ and Sharp Aquos R8s Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sharp Aquos R8s Pro leads HMD Pulse+ by 81.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (76/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (85/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the HMD Pulse+ and the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro are nearly equal (30/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro and the HMD Pulse+ are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Pulse+ notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro (61/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Pulse+ or the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro?
The Sharp Aquos R8s Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ by 24 points (58/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Pulse+ and the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro?
The HMD Pulse+ has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro — 58/100.
Which is more powerful: the HMD Pulse+ or the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro?
The Sharp Aquos R8s Pro leads on performance (76/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the HMD Pulse+ over the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro?
The Sharp Aquos R8s Pro is a better fit for active users.