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Ratings from experts
Design, Built Quality
7 / 10
Display Quality
8 / 10
Camera Quality
8 / 10
Audio & Multimedia
7 / 10
OS and Usability
8 / 10
Battery Performance
8 / 10
The HMD Pulse+ is positioned as a mid-range option within the HMD Pulse lineup, featuring specifications that align closely with the standard Pulse and Pulse Pro models, with some distinctions.
The device includes a 6.65-inch IPS LCD panel with a resolution of 720 x 1612 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of approximately 265 ppi.The display supports a 90Hz refresh rate and reaches a peak brightness of 600 nits.
Under the hood, the Pulse+ is powered by the Unisoc T606 chipset, paired with RAM options ranging from 4GB to 8GB. Internal storage is fixed at 128GB, with the possibility of expansion up to 256GB via a microSD card slot.
The camera setup consists of a 50-megapixel primary sensor equipped with phase detection autofocus (PDAF) and a QVGA depth sensor. The front-facing camera is an 8-megapixel unit capable of recording video at 1080p resolution.
Battery capacity is rated at 5000mAh, supporting 10W wired charging. This contrasts with the Pulse Pro, which supports faster 20W charging speeds.
The Pulse+ runs on Android 14 and includes connectivity features such as Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, and GLONASS. A 3.5mm headphone jack is present. Security is managed via a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. the device’s construction uses plastic for the frame and back, with glass on the front and rear surfaces. It also provides dust and splash resistance. Color options include Apricot Crush, midnight Blue, and Glacier Green.