HMD Pulse+ vs Tecno Camon 40 Premier
The HMD Pulse+ (2024) runs on the Unisoc T606, while the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads — 73/100 vs 34/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Camon 40 Premier has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 5000); the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is faster in AnTuTu (1,724,757 vs 333,647).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Pulse+
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
What makes HMD Pulse+ better?
- Lighter: 187g vs 193g
- Overall rating 34/100
What makes Tecno Camon 40 Premier better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1724757 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 1398 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4313 vs 1335
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 70W vs 10W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Pulse+ vs the Tecno Camon 40 Premier, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier scores 39 points higher (73/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (70/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (70/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (94/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (66/100 vs 61/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Pulse+ | Tecno Camon 40 Premier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T606 | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | |
| AnTuTu | 333647 | 1724757 | |
| Geekbench Single | 378 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1335 | 4313 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 70W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×75.0×8.5 mm | 161.0×75.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 187 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | — | $450 |
Camera comparison
HMD Pulse+
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
HMD Pulse+
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Pulse+
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Pulse+ and Tecno Camon 40 Premier, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads HMD Pulse+ by 80.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
HMD Pulse+
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (70/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (94/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (81/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (66/100 vs 61/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Pulse+ or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ by 39 points (73/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Pulse+ and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The HMD Pulse+ has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Pulse+ or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on camera score (81/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Pulse+ or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on performance (70/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the HMD Pulse+ over the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.