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HMD Pulse

HMD Pulse
₦168,000
Brand: HMD
Category: Smartphones
  • Display 6.65-inch HD+ screen
  • Camera 13MP dual camera / 8MP front
  • Memory 4/6GB RAM with 64GB ROM
  • Platform UNISOC T606 / Android 14
  • Battery 5000mAh / 10W

Our Rating

Ratings from experts

7.7
  • 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 an entry-level smartphone featuring a 6.65-inch IPS LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate and a resolution of 720 x 1612 pixels. The screen supports smooth motion rendering suitable for basic tasks and media consumption.

The device is powered by the Unisoc T606 chipset, paired with either 4GB or 6GB of RAM. Internal storage is fixed at 64GB,with the option to expand up to 256GB via a microSD card slot. This configuration supports everyday applications and moderate multitasking.

the rear camera system consists of a 13MP primary sensor accompanied by a QVGA depth sensor. The front-facing camera has an 8MP resolution. video recording is capped at 1080p at 30 frames per second,covering standard video capture needs.

Battery capacity is 5000mAh,designed to provide extended usage time. Charging is limited to 10W, which results in slower recharge speeds compared to higher-wattage fast charging standards.

the HMD Pulse runs on Android 14 and includes connectivity options such as Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Security is managed through a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.

The phone’s construction includes a plastic frame, a glass front panel, and a plastic back. It has dust and splash resistance but does not specify an IP rating. Color variants available are Meteor Black, Dreamy Pink, and Atmos Blue.

Full Specifications

NETWORK

Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G Network Bands GSM Band 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Network Bands HSDPA Band 850 / 900 / 2100
4G Network Bands LTE band 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps

LAUNCH

Also Known As HMD Global Pulse
Announced 2024, April 24
Status Available. Released 2024, April 24

BODY

Dimensions 163.2 x 75 x 8.5 mm
Weight 187 grams
Build Front glass / Plastic back / Plastic frame
- Dust and splash resistant
SIM Type Single Nano-SIM

DISPLAY

Display Type IPS LCD touchscreen / 16M colors / 90Hz refresh / 600 nits of peak brightness
Size 6.65 inches, (86.81% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (265 ppi density)

PLATFORM

Operating System Android 14
Chipset Unisoc T606 (12 nm)
CPU Octa-core (2x1.6 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Mali-G57 MP1

MEMORY

RAM + ROM 4GB + 64GB / 6GB + 64GB
Card Slot Yes, up to 256GB via microSD card (uses dedicated slot)

MAIN CAMERA

Camera Type Double Lenses
Camera Sensor(s) Main: 13MP, PDAF
Depth: QVGA
Camera Features Autofocus / Digital zoom / HDR / Touch focus / LED flash
Video Resolution 1080p@30fps

SELFIE CAMERA

Camera Type Single Lens
Camera Sensor(s) 8-megapixel,
Video Resolution 1080p@30fps

SOUND

Loudspeaker Yes; Chin, below display
Audio Jack Type Yes, 3.5mm audio jack

CONNECTIVITY

Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP
NFC
GPS Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS

BATTERY

Battery Capacity Non-removable Li-Ion 5000mAh battery with 10W charger

OTHER FEATURES

Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Colors Meteor Black, Dreamy Pink, Atmos Blue
Box Contents HMD Pulse / Quick Start Guide / Safety Booklet / User Guide / Sim Pin / USB Type C Cable

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