HMD Pulse+ vs TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro
The HMD Pulse+ (2024) runs on the Unisoc T606, while the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300. By overall MobileRank rating, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro leads — 51/100 vs 34/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 333,647); the HMD Pulse+ is noticeably lighter (187g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Pulse+
TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro
What makes HMD Pulse+ better?
- Lighter: 187g vs 208g
- Better portability (61/100 vs 55/100)
What makes TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 1335
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 10W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (50/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (64/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Pulse+ vs the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro scores 17 points higher (51/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro leads (55/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro leads (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro notably outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (55/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro notably outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (64/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Pulse+ is a bit better (61/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Pulse+ | TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T606 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 333647 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 378 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1335 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×75.0×8.5 mm | 169.4×80.1×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 187 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Pulse+
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
HMD Pulse+
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Pulse+
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Pulse+ and TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro leads HMD Pulse+ by 62.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro notably outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (55/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro notably outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (64/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Pulse+ is a bit better (61/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Pulse+ or the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro?
The TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro is noticeably better than the HMD Pulse+ — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the HMD Pulse+ and the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro?
The HMD Pulse+ has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Pulse+ or the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro?
The TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro leads on camera score (40/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Pulse+ or the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro?
The TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro leads on performance (55/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the HMD Pulse+ over the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro (55/100 vs 27/100).