HMD Pulse+ vs Tecno Phantom X2
The HMD Pulse+ (2024) runs on the Unisoc T606, while the Tecno Phantom X2 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Phantom X2 leads — 62/100 vs 34/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Phantom X2 has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Tecno Phantom X2 is faster in AnTuTu (1,504,467 vs 333,647); the HMD Pulse+ is noticeably lighter (187g vs 203g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Pulse+
Tecno Phantom X2
What makes HMD Pulse+ better?
- Lighter: 187g vs 203g
- Better portability (61/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Tecno Phantom X2 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1504467 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 1693 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4384 vs 1335
- Bigger battery: 5160 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Pulse+ vs the Tecno Phantom X2, the Tecno Phantom X2 scores 28 points higher (62/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 leads (71/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 leads (50/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (71/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (79/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 notably outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (50/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Pulse+ is a bit better (61/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Pulse+ | Tecno Phantom X2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T606 | MediaTek Dimensity 9000 | |
| AnTuTu | 333647 | 1504467 | |
| Geekbench Single | 378 | 1693 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1335 | 4384 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 12, HIOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×75.0×8.5 mm | 164.6×72.7×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 187 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Pulse+
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Phantom X2
- Main: 64MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
HMD Pulse+
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Tecno Phantom X2
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Pulse+
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Phantom X2
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Pulse+ and Tecno Phantom X2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Phantom X2 leads HMD Pulse+ by 77.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (71/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (79/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 notably outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (50/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Pulse+ is a bit better (61/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Pulse+ or the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ by 28 points (62/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Pulse+ and the Tecno Phantom X2?
The HMD Pulse+ has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Tecno Phantom X2 — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Pulse+ or the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Tecno Phantom X2 leads on camera score (50/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Pulse+ or the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Tecno Phantom X2 leads on performance (71/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the HMD Pulse+ over the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Tecno Phantom X2 is a better fit for active users.