Specifications of HMD Pulse, Pulse + and Pulse Pro

HMD announced three new smartphones rather quietly, or to be frank, it was more like announcing one smartphone in three variants. The HMD Pulse, Pulse+, and Pulse Pro are variations of an entry-level smartphone that is bringing the HMD brand into the spotlight. These phones uphold some old Nokia values such as quick repairability and OZO audio. Depending on the memory arrangement and hardware versions, the price of the phones will vary between €139 and €179 in Europe while the prices in the UK are a bit lower.

The common features among these phones include the Unisoc T606 processor, a 6.56’’ HD+ HID display with a 90Hz refresh rate and 480 nits of brightness, which can be boosted up to 600 nits, and a 5000 mAh battery with 10W charging in Pulse and Pulse+, or 20W charging in the Pro version.

The main differentiation between the variants, besides the battery charging, lies in the main and selfie cameras. The regular Pulse comes with a 13/8 MP main/selfie cam, the Pulse+ with a 54/8 MP main/selfie cam arrangement, while the Pro version boasts a 54 MP camera both at the back and front of the device. Additionally, there are some differences in the sensors, as the Pulse Pro will be equipped with an E-Compass.

Moreover, all the phones feature a 3-in-2 Hybrid SIM tray supporting Nano SIM + Nano SIM/MicroSD card, IP52 water resistance, Biometric face unlock, OZO Playback, and Android Enterprise Recommended signature.

Here are the specs and you can also download them in PDF (HMD Pulse Family_Datasheet):

 

HMD Pulse

• Dimensions: 163.19* 75.02 * 8.45 mm |
• Weight: 187g
• Network: 2G: 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | 3G: 1, 5, 8 | 4G: 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38 40
• OS: Android™ 14 | 2 years of OS upgrades | 3 years of quarterly security updates.
• CPU: Unisoc T606
• Memory: 4/64GB5, 4/128GB5, 6/128GB5 | Up to 4-6GB virtual RAM1  | MicroSD card support up to 256GB | Google Drive
• Display: 6.56’’ HD+ HID 90Hz 480 nits(typical), Boost 600 nits, NTSC 70%(typ.) min 65%(min)
• Camera:  13 MP AF Dual camera, F2.2 – 1/3.06″ | LED flash | Front: 8MP FF |  Super Night + Tripod Mode | FlashShot | AI HDR | Skin tone optimization
• Connectivity: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth® 5.0, GPS/AGPS/Galileo, Accelerometer (G-sensor), P&L sensor, Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted), NFC
• Battery: 5000mAh6 |>80% after 800 charging cycles7 | Up to 59 hours battery life2 | 10W charging
• I/O: Type-C USB | OTG | 3.5mm audio jack | SIM: 3-in-2 Hybrid SIM tray | Nano SIM + Nano SIM/MicroSD card
• Other: IP52 | Biometric face unlock | Side fingerprint sensor | OZO Playback | Android Enterprise Recommended | Warranty 2 years.

 

 

HMD Pulse +

• Dimensions:163.19* 75.02 * 8.45 mm
• Weight: 187g
• Network: 2G: 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | 3G: 1, 5, 8 | 4G: 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40
• OS: Android 14 | 2 years of OS upgrades | 3 years of quarterly security updates.
• CPU: Unisoc T606
• Memory: 4/128GB5, 6/128GB5, 8/128GB5 | Up to 4-8GB virtual RAM1 | MicroSD card support up to 256GB | Google Drive
• Display: 6.56’’ HD+ HID 90Hz 480 nits(typical), Boost 600 nits, NTSC 70%(typ.) min 65%(min)
• Camera: Main: 50 MP AF Dual Camera | LED flash | Front: 8MP FF |  Super Night + Tripod Mode | FlashShot | AI HDR | Skin tone optimization
• Connectivity: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth® 5.0, GPS/AGPS/Galileo, Accelerometer (G-sensor), P&L sensor, Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted), NFC
• Battery: 5000mAh | >80% after 800 charging cycles7 | Up to 59 hours battery life2 | 10W charging
• I/O: Type-C USB | OTG | 3.5mm audio jack | SIM 3-in-2 Hybrid SIM tray | Nano SIM + Nano SIM/MicroSD card
• Other: IP52 | Biometric face unlock | Side fingerprint sensor | OZO Playback | Android Enterprise Recommended | Warranty 2 years (Business Edition 3 years).

 

HMD Pulse Pro

• Dimensions: 163.19* 75.02 * 8.55 mm
• Weight:196g
• Network:2G: 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | 3G: 1, 5, 8 | 4G: 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40
• OS: Android™ 14 | 2 years of OS upgrades | 3 years of quarterly security updates.
• CPU: Unisoc T606
• Memory: 4/128GB5, 6/128GB5, 8/256GB5 | Up to 4-8GB virtual RAM1  | MicroSD card support up to 256GB | Google Drive
• Display: 6.56’’ HD+ HID display 90Hz 480 nits(typical), Boost 600 nits, NTSC 70%(typ.) min 65%(min)
• Camera: Main: 50 MP AF Main + Depth, F1.8 (mm) 1/2.8″ | LED flash | Front: 50MP FF | Super Night + Tripod Mode | FlashShot | AI HDR | Skin tone optimization | Selfie Gestures | Night Selfie + AI Super portrait | Selfie slo-mo.
• Connectivity: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth® 5.0, GPS/AGPS/Galileo, Accelerometer (G-sensor), P&L sensor, Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) E-Compass, NFC
• Battery: 5000mAh6 | >80% after 800 charging cycles7 | Up to 59 hours battery life2 | 20W charging
• I/O: Type-C USB (USB 2.0) | OTG | 3.5mm audio jack | SIM: 3-in-2 Hybrid SIM tray | Nano SIM + Nano SIM/MicroSD card
• Other: IP52 | Biometric face unlock | Side fingerprint sensor | OZO Playback | Android Enterprise Recommended | Warranty 3 years

HMD plans to push these devices to the market with Android 14, promising 2 years of OS upgrades and 3 years of security patches.

In the UK, the HMD Pulse and Pulse+ are currently available online at hmd.com and will soon be in Vodafone and O2 stores nationwide. The HMD Pulse+ will be sold for £129.99, while the HMD Pulse will be available for £99.99. The HMD Pulse Pro will be released a bit later, along with the HMD charger in Glacier Green, which is not included with the devices but sold separately for £19.99. Self-repair kits for fixing up the Pulse and Pulse+ are available from iFixit, starting at £17.99.

 

Here is the full press release:

FINGER ON THE PULSE

 Tech innovator Human Mobile Devices (HMD) reveals the first original HMD collection:  HMD Pulse Pro, HMD Pulse+ and HMD Pulse

• Sleek lines, chilled tones, modern aesthetics and hyped hues characterise HMD’s fresh new look
• New research from HMD reveals 41% of Gen Z would be more likely to purchase an electrical device if they could repair it themselves at home
• HMD predicts that three out of every four devices it sells in Europe in 2024 will be repairable, up from one in three in 2023
• HMD Pulse+ and HMD Pulse are available now online at hmd.com and coming soon to Vodafone and O2 stores nationwide, and the HMD Pulse Pro is coming soon

 Tech innovator Human Mobile Devices (HMD) has today revealed its first line of smartphones under the original HMD line: HMD Pulse Pro, HMD Pulse+ and HMD Pulse.

The HMD Pulse collection sets the tone for HMD’s original line: clean lines, calm tones, modern aesthetics, elegant repairability and bold, brazen design at an accessible price.

CMO of Human Mobile Devices, Lars Silberbauer, comments: “We’ve got our finger on the pulse, and recognise consumers’ needs and anticipate market trends; repair is the cornerstone of a fresh chapter in smartphone innovation. Forget the ordinary, this is a new era of smartphone sophistication with substance.”

 Ben Wood, Chief Analyst CCS insight, said: “Repairability is a hot topic for consumers, and CCS insight has seen interest in repairing mobile phones increase significantly in both the EU and US over the last year. Approximately 55% of those surveyed in the EU said they would like to have a device that’s outside its warranty period repaired at a reasonable cost rather than replacing it with a new device. In the US interest is also strong, at an impressive 49%. We also note that 47% of EU consumers and 48% of US consumers express readiness to pay slightly more for environmentally friendly products, which underlines an appetite for more repairable products.”¹

 Wood goes onto say: “HMD has been a trailblazer for more repairable smartphones. It’s encouraging that the HMD Pulse Family is even easier for consumers to repair, and this design decision aligns well with the consumer trends we are seeing in our research”. Ben Wood, Chief Analyst, CCS Insight.

Kyle Wiens, CEO of iFixit, comments: “HMD has just announced its fourth repairable device: HMD Pulse Pro. HMD’s ongoing commitment to designing phones with repairability in mind is an encouraging shift in our throwaway culture, proving that HMD has the innovative culture needed to drive advances in repairability. We’re keen to collaborate as they work towards making repairable phones the norm, not the exception.”

The HMD Pulse Collection 

Each device in the new HMD Pulse range is built to be repairable, HMD calls it ‘Gen 1 repairability’, empowering owners to replace a damaged display, bent charging port, or a depleted battery, without an engineering degree. Users can simply pick up a self-repair kit in partnership with iFixit, starting from £17.99.²

This commitment gives a nod to the younger generation as they continue to spearhead the FIY (fix-it-yourself) trend, with new research from HMD revealing 41% of Gen Z would be more likely to purchase an electrical device if they could repair it themselves at home.⁴ HMD predicts that three out of every four devices it sells in Europe in 2024 will be repairable, up from one in three in 2023, demonstrating a significant shift in consumer purchase habits.

HMD Pulse Pro: Your selfie game is about to level up

 HMD Pulse Pro is a selfie-lover’s new best friend. With a market-leading 50MP Selfie Camera, your picture-perfect snaps will be the envy of all this summer. Give your phone the two-finger salute to kick-start all new Selfie Gesture Navigation, capturing core memories with just a wave of the hand, or go hands-free with a finger-heart, thumbs up or two-handed heart sign – perfect for those group selfies. And you can wave goodbye to blurry night-time selfies with HMD Pulse Pro’s AI Super Portrait mode, rendering even the darkest selfie as clear as day. Making it easier than ever to capture memories in high-definition, HMD Pulse Pro makes you look like a pro photographer – without any training.

HMD’s Pulse Pro is a fashion statement that won’t go out of style, available in three stunning shades: Glacier Green, Twilight Purple and Black Ocean. And it doesn’t stop at the handset. Pulse Pro in Glacier Green has its own statement colour-matched charger which is sold separately (£19.99). With its timeless design and sleek silhouette, it’s giving major celebrity vibes, without the celebrity price tag.

 

HMD Pulse+ and HMD Pulse

 HMD Pulse Pro’s little siblings, HMD Pulse+ and HMD Pulse, offer up to 59 hours of battery life and Gen 1 repairability, in the same three eye-catching shades. ³ HMD Pulse+ (£129.99) boasts a 50MP rear camera and depth sensor that lets you snap quality pictures with ease, whilst HMD Pulse, the final part of HMD’s first original trio, strikes the perfect balance between affordability, performance and repairability. With an 13MP camera complete with AI HDR and skin-tone optimisation for naturally vibrant shots, HMD Pulse packs a punch, for just £99.99.

With top-range specs at a mid-range price point, the HMD Pulse Family aims to make the smartphone category accessible to all.

HMD Pulse+ and HMD Pulse are available now online at hmd.com and coming soon to Vodafone and O2 stores nationwide. HMD Pulse Pro is coming soon along with the Glacier green charger. Self-repair kits available from iFixit starting at £17.99.

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