This is How HMD Pulse Should Be

So, HMD opened its game with a low-end HMD Pulse phone, which should have gotten the market pulsating, but it can’t for two reasons. The first is the low hardware quality, and the second is the high price for that underwhelming hardware.

However, HMD is ready to announce Atlas, a low-end device with slightly better overall specs and hopefully fewer bezels. The full specs and price were released by HMD Meme’s Twitter account. I’m thinking of just one thing, the Pulse and Atlas are definitely not needed in the market. HMD should have combined the HMD Pulse Pro and Atlas to create one device ideal for competing in the low-end territory.

The specs of Atlas are interesting, mostly because of the SD4Gen2 SoC, but the rest is mediocre. I’m not sure which camera algorithms the device is using, but having two 50 MP cameras on both sides would be a winning move. Another improvement would be to offer it at the price of the HMD Pulse Pro instead of the $239.99 HMD is asking for the Atlas. However, since this device is aimed at the US market where HMD opened with the Vibe, this one seems like a better option.

HMD Atlas specs:

  • Dimensions: 163 × 75 × 8.75mm.
  • Weight: 210grams
  • Display: IPS LCD 6.64″ FHD+, 120Hz
  • Processor: SD4Gen2 SoC
  • Camera: 48MP f/1.8 PDAF + 5MP UW + Depth – 16MP Selfie
  • Memory: 8GB/128GB
  • Battery: 5,500mAh, QC 4.0+
  • Connectivity:  5G Connect, Wi-Fi 5, BT 5.1, NFC, Micro SD, Side FPS, 3.5mm jack etc.
  • Price: $239.99
  • Colour: Olive Green

Now check the specs of 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

Here are the specs of the ideal HMD Pulse:

  • Dimensions: 163 × 75 × 8.75mm.
  • Weight: 196g
  • Display: IPS LCD 6.64″ FHD+, 120Hz
  • Processor: SD4Gen2 SoC
  • Camera: 50 MP f/1.8 PDAF + 16MP UW + Depth – 50MP Selfie
  • Memory: 8/256GB5
  • Battery: 5,500mAh, QC 4.0+
  • Connectivity:  5G Connect, Wi-Fi 5, BT 5.1, NFC, Micro SD, Side FPS, 3.5mm jack etc.
  • Price: €180
  • Colour: Olive Green

This device would be made for the global market which would probably avoid all the costs of manufacturing multiple models, distribution etc.