HMD Pulse, Pulse+, and Pulse Pro mark the entrance of HMD-branded phones into the European market. These new smartphones introduce Gen 1 repairability, allowing users to utilize iFixit self-repair kits for tasks such as battery replacement and screen changes.
HMD Pulse Pro: Specifications and Features
Priced at 180 euros, the HMD Pulse Pro boasts a 6.65-inch HD+ 90Hz display with 600 nits brightness. It runs on the Unisoc T606 chipset, offering 4 GB / 6 GB / 8 GB of RAM, 128 GB internal storage, a microSD card slot, and a 5,000mAh battery supporting 20W fast charging.
The front features a 50-megapixel selfie camera, while the rear sports a 50-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual-camera setup. Security-wise, a side-facing fingerprint scanner is included. Color options include Glacier Green, Black Ocean, and Twilight Purple.
HMD Pulse+ and HMD Pulse: Features and Pricing
Priced at 140 euros and 160 euros respectively, the HMD Pulse+ and HMD Pulse share similarities in their display, Unisoc T606 chip, and a 5,000mAh battery akin to the Pro model. However, the Pulse+ and Pulse models come with 10W charging compared to the Pro's 20W.
The Pulse+ offers options of 4 GB / 6 GB / 8 GB of RAM, 128 GB storage, a microSD slot, an 8-megapixel front camera, and a 50-megapixel main camera with LED flash. Color choices include Midnight Blue, Glacier Green, and Apricot Crush.
The HMD Pulse provides 4 GB / 6 GB of RAM, 64 GB storage, a microSD slot, an 8-megapixel selfie camera, and a single 13-megapixel rear camera. Available in Meteor Black, Atmos Blue, and Dreamy Pink, all three phones run on Android 14, promising two OS upgrades and three years of security patches.
HMD Pulse Series Differentiation
The HMD Pulse series distinguishes itself mainly in RAM, storage, charging speed, cameras, and color options.
Starting today, the Pulse and Pulse+ models are purchasable through HMD.com, while the Pro variant's availability is pending confirmation. Gen 1 self-repair kits can also be acquired via the website. The HMD Pulse is anticipated to be rebranded as the HMD Vibe in the US, with potential releases of other Pulse models in the US market.
