HMD Pulse+ vs ZTE Blade V50 Design 5G
The HMD Pulse+ (2024) runs on the Unisoc T606, while the ZTE Blade V50 Design 5G (2023) runs on the Unisoc T760. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Blade V50 Design 5G leads — 40/100 vs 34/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the HMD Pulse+ has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the ZTE Blade V50 Design 5G is faster in AnTuTu (628,581 vs 333,647).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Pulse+
ZTE Blade V50 Design 5G
What makes HMD Pulse+ better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 10W vs 5W
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 33/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V50 Design 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 628581 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 735 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2318 vs 1335
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (54/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Pulse+ vs the ZTE Blade V50 Design 5G, the ZTE Blade V50 Design 5G scores 6 points higher (40/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Blade V50 Design 5G leads (46/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Pulse+ leads (43/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Blade V50 Design 5G notably outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (46/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Blade V50 Design 5G is a bit better (54/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, the HMD Pulse+ is a bit better (43/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Pulse+ | ZTE Blade V50 Design 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T606 | Unisoc T760 | |
| AnTuTu | 333647 | 628581 | |
| Geekbench Single | 378 | 735 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1335 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 5W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×75.0×8.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 187 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Pulse+
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Blade V50 Design 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
HMD Pulse+
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Blade V50 Design 5G
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Pulse+
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade V50 Design 5G
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Pulse+ and ZTE Blade V50 Design 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Blade V50 Design 5G leads HMD Pulse+ by 46.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Blade V50 Design 5G notably outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (46/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Blade V50 Design 5G is a bit better (54/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the HMD Pulse+ is a bit better (43/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Pulse+ or the ZTE Blade V50 Design 5G?
The ZTE Blade V50 Design 5G edges out the HMD Pulse+ by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the HMD Pulse+ and the ZTE Blade V50 Design 5G?
The HMD Pulse+ has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the ZTE Blade V50 Design 5G — 40/100.
Which is more powerful: the HMD Pulse+ or the ZTE Blade V50 Design 5G?
The ZTE Blade V50 Design 5G leads on performance (46/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the HMD Pulse+ over the ZTE Blade V50 Design 5G?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the ZTE Blade V50 Design 5G (46/100 vs 27/100).