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).

The HMD Pulse+ is noticeably better than the TCL K70 SE — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

HMD Pulse+

Performance 27
Display 44
Camera 30
Battery 43
Portability 61
Value for money —

TCL K70 SE

Performance 12
Display 43
Camera 10
Battery 12
Portability 68
Value for money 32

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
30
camera

TCL K70 SE

  • Main: 5MP f/2.2
  • Front: 2MP
10
camera

Display comparison

HMD Pulse+

  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display

TCL K70 SE

  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 540x1210
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
43
display

Battery and charging

HMD Pulse+

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery

TCL K70 SE

  • 3000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery

Overall performance score

We compared HMD Pulse+ and TCL K70 SE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

HMD Pulse+ Unisoc T606
34/100
333647 AnTuTu
TCL K70 SE MediaTek Helio G50
18/100 -81.0%
184328 AnTuTu

HMD Pulse+ leads TCL K70 SE by 81.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

HMD Pulse+

Price unknown

TCL K70 SE

$55

Detailed category analysis

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).