HMD Pulse+ vs TCL K70 SE
The HMD Pulse+ (2024) runs on the Unisoc T606, while the TCL K70 SE (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G50. By overall MobileRank rating, the HMD Pulse+ leads — 34/100 vs 18/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the HMD Pulse+ has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 5 MP; the HMD Pulse+ is faster in AnTuTu (333,647 vs 184,328); the HMD Pulse+ has NFC for contactless payments, the TCL K70 SE doesn't; the TCL K70 SE is noticeably lighter (150g vs 187g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Pulse+
TCL K70 SE
What makes HMD Pulse+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 333647 vs 184328
- Better Geekbench Single: 378 vs 200
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1335 vs 889
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 5MP
- Higher performance (27/100 vs 12/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (44/100 vs 43/100)
What makes TCL K70 SE better?
- Lighter: 150g vs 187g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Pulse+ vs the TCL K70 SE, the HMD Pulse+ scores 16 points higher (34/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the HMD Pulse+ leads (27/100 vs 12/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Pulse+ leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Pulse+ leads (43/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the HMD Pulse+ notably outperforms the TCL K70 SE (27/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, the HMD Pulse+ and the TCL K70 SE are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Pulse+ notably outperforms the TCL K70 SE (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Pulse+ significantly outperforms the TCL K70 SE (43/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the TCL K70 SE is a bit better (68/100 vs 61/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Pulse+ | TCL K70 SE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T606 | MediaTek Helio G50 | |
| AnTuTu | 333647 | 184328 | |
| Geekbench Single | 378 | 200 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1335 | 889 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 540x1210 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 2 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 400 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×75.0×8.5 mm | 165.9×76.6×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 187 g | 150 g | |
| Launch price | — | $55 |
Camera comparison
HMD Pulse+
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
TCL K70 SE
- Main: 5MP f/2.2
- Front: 2MP
Display comparison
HMD Pulse+
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
TCL K70 SE
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 540x1210
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Pulse+
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
TCL K70 SE
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Pulse+ and TCL K70 SE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
HMD Pulse+ leads TCL K70 SE by 81.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the HMD Pulse+ notably outperforms the TCL K70 SE (27/100 vs 12/100).
display
In the "display" category, the HMD Pulse+ and the TCL K70 SE are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the HMD Pulse+ notably outperforms the TCL K70 SE (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the HMD Pulse+ significantly outperforms the TCL K70 SE (43/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the TCL K70 SE is a bit better (68/100 vs 61/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Pulse+ or the TCL K70 SE?
The HMD Pulse+ is noticeably better than the TCL K70 SE — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the HMD Pulse+ and the TCL K70 SE?
The HMD Pulse+ has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the TCL K70 SE — 18/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Pulse+ or the TCL K70 SE?
The HMD Pulse+ leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Pulse+ or the TCL K70 SE?
The HMD Pulse+ leads on performance (27/100 vs 12/100).
Should you choose the HMD Pulse+ over the TCL K70 SE?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the HMD Pulse+ (43/100 vs 12/100).