HMD Pulse+ vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The HMD Pulse+ (2024) runs on the Unisoc T606, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 34/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 333,647); the HMD Pulse+ is noticeably lighter (187g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Pulse+
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes HMD Pulse+ better?
- Lighter: 187g vs 224g
- Better portability (61/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1335
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Pulse+ vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 53 points higher (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (98/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Pulse+ notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (61/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Pulse+ | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T606 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 333647 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 378 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1335 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×75.0×8.5 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 187 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $892 |
Camera comparison
HMD Pulse+
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
HMD Pulse+
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Pulse+
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Pulse+ and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads HMD Pulse+ by 91.6% 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 Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (98/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (81/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (83/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Pulse+ notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (61/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Pulse+ or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse+ by 53 points (87/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Pulse+ and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The HMD Pulse+ has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Pulse+ or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Pulse+ or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the HMD Pulse+ over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.