HMD Pulse+ vs TCL K70
The HMD Pulse+ (2024) runs on the Unisoc T606, while the TCL K70 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G100 Turbo. By overall MobileRank rating, the TCL K70 leads — 43/100 vs 34/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the TCL K70 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the TCL K70 is faster in AnTuTu (575,630 vs 333,647).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Pulse+
TCL K70
What makes HMD Pulse+ better?
- Lighter: 187g vs 190g
- Overall rating 34/100
What makes TCL K70 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 575630 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 727 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2014 vs 1335
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 18W vs 10W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (44/100 vs 27/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (55/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Pulse+ vs the TCL K70, the TCL K70 scores 9 points higher (43/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the TCL K70 leads (44/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the TCL K70 notably outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (44/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the TCL K70 is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, the TCL K70 is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the TCL K70 and the HMD Pulse+ are nearly equal (62/100 vs 61/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Pulse+ | TCL K70 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T606 | MediaTek Helio G100 Turbo | |
| AnTuTu | 333647 | 575630 | |
| Geekbench Single | 378 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1335 | 2014 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 720x1570 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 750 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×75.0×8.5 mm | 167.7×79.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 187 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $149 |
Camera comparison
HMD Pulse+
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
TCL K70
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
HMD Pulse+
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
TCL K70
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Pulse+
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
TCL K70
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Pulse+ and TCL K70, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
TCL K70 leads HMD Pulse+ by 42.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
HMD Pulse+
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performance
In the "performance" category, the TCL K70 notably outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (44/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the TCL K70 is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the TCL K70 is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the TCL K70 and the HMD Pulse+ are nearly equal (62/100 vs 61/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Pulse+ or the TCL K70?
The TCL K70 edges out the HMD Pulse+ by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the HMD Pulse+ and the TCL K70?
The HMD Pulse+ has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the TCL K70 — 43/100.
Which is more powerful: the HMD Pulse+ or the TCL K70?
The TCL K70 leads on performance (44/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the HMD Pulse+ over the TCL K70?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the TCL K70 (44/100 vs 27/100).