HMD Pulse vs HMD XR21
- Like
- Comment
- Share
Overview
| Specs Score | 44 / 100 | 63 / 100 Better Specs |
| Display Resolution | 720 x 1612 pixels | 1080 x 2400 pixels Better Resolution |
| Screen To Body Ratio | ~ 86.8% Less Bezels | ~ 77% |
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB More RAM |
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB More Storage |
| CPU Clock Speed | 1.6 GHz | 2.2 GHz Faster Clock Speed |
| Rear Camera | 13 MP Dual | 64 MP + 8 MP Dual Better Camera Resolution |
| Front Camera | 8 MP | 16 MP Better Front Camera Resolution |
| Weight | 187 g Lighter | 231 g |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm Slimmer | 10.5 mm |
| Unique Features | No No Memory Card Support No | 5G Water Resistant No Reverse Charging |
General
| Model | Pulse | XR21 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| eSIM Support | Yes | |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | April 24, 2024 | May 14, 2024 |
Design
| Dimensions | 75 x 163.2 x 8.5 mm | 78.6 x 168 x 10.5 mm |
| Weight | 187 g | 231 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Meteor Black, Dreamy Pink | Midnight Black |
Display
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.65 inches, 720 x 1612 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.49 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 265 PPI | ~ 406 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86.8% | ~ 77% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | |
| Features | 480 nits (typ), 600 nits (HBM) | 450 nits (typ), 550 nits (HBM) |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
Memory
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 4 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 1 TB |
Connectivity
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | No | Yes |
| 5G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 20, 25, 28, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, Dual-band |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX Adaptive | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX Adaptive |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
Extra
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO | Yes, with A-GPS, Galileo, GLONASS/A-GLONASS, Beidou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 1 hour | |
| IP Rating | IP52 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | eSIM Support |
Camera
| Rear Camera | 13 MP (Wide Angle) | 64 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR | HDR, Panorama |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP Punch Hole | 16 MP ƒ/2.4 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
Technical
| OS | Android v14 | Android v12 |
| Chipset | Unisoc T606 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 |
| CPU | 1.6 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2 x Cortex-A75@1.6GHz & 6 x Cortex-A55@1.6GHz | 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MP1 | Adreno 619 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
Multimedia
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes |
Battery
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 4800 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 10W Fast Charging | Yes, 33W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes |
Discuss
Be the first to leave a comment.





















