HMD Pulse+ vs Sharp Aquos Sense8
The HMD Pulse+ (2024) runs on the Unisoc T606, while the Sharp Aquos Sense8 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sharp Aquos Sense8 leads — 49/100 vs 34/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Sharp Aquos Sense8 is faster in AnTuTu (737,054 vs 333,647); the Sharp Aquos Sense8 is noticeably lighter (159g vs 187g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Pulse+
Sharp Aquos Sense8
What makes HMD Pulse+ better?
- Overall rating 34/100
What makes Sharp Aquos Sense8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 737054 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 930 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2700 vs 1335
- Faster charging: 18W vs 10W
- Lighter: 159g vs 187g
- Higher performance (52/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (33/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (70/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (79/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Pulse+ vs the Sharp Aquos Sense8, the Sharp Aquos Sense8 scores 15 points higher (49/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos Sense8 leads (52/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos Sense8 notably outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (52/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos Sense8 notably outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (70/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos Sense8 and the HMD Pulse+ are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100. In the "portability" category, the Sharp Aquos Sense8 notably outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (79/100 vs 61/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Pulse+ | Sharp Aquos Sense8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T606 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 333647 | 737054 | |
| Geekbench Single | 378 | 930 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1335 | 2700 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.1" IGZO OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×75.0×8.5 mm | 153.0×71.0×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 187 g | 159 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Pulse+
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Sharp Aquos Sense8
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
HMD Pulse+
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Sharp Aquos Sense8
- 6.1" IGZO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Pulse+
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Sharp Aquos Sense8
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Pulse+ and Sharp Aquos Sense8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sharp Aquos Sense8 leads HMD Pulse+ by 54.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos Sense8 notably outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (52/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos Sense8 notably outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (70/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos Sense8 and the HMD Pulse+ are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sharp Aquos Sense8 notably outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (79/100 vs 61/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Pulse+ or the Sharp Aquos Sense8?
The Sharp Aquos Sense8 is noticeably better than the HMD Pulse+ — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the HMD Pulse+ and the Sharp Aquos Sense8?
The HMD Pulse+ has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Sharp Aquos Sense8 — 49/100.
Which is more powerful: the HMD Pulse+ or the Sharp Aquos Sense8?
The Sharp Aquos Sense8 leads on performance (52/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the HMD Pulse+ over the Sharp Aquos Sense8?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Sharp Aquos Sense8 (70/100 vs 44/100).