HMD announced its plans in February to release an HMD-branded smartphone lineup soon; among these devices will likely be HMD Pulse according to reports by MySmartPrice in collaboration with OnLeaks and leaker Evan Blass. Images and specifications regarding HMD Pulse have leaked online giving an indication of what customers can expect when this smartphone hits stores later in 2018.
HMD Pulse Design
Leaked images of the HMD Pulse showcase its sleek design featuring a punch-hole display at its forefront, as well as minimalist touches including dual cameras in black situated near its top left corner and HMD branding prominently situated near its center on its rear panel. Three color variants for this device exist – black, blue and pink are seen here.
HMD Pulse Specifications
Reports indicate that HMD Pulse will feature an 6.56-inch IPS LCD display offering HD+ resolution. Powering this smartphone will be its Unisoc T606 chipset and comes in variants featuring either 4GB RAM or 8GB RAM for greater functionality.
HMD Pulse will feature the Android 14 operating system preinstalled, along with a large 5,000mAh battery; however, details regarding charging capabilities remain unavailable at this time.
Future Prospects
According to speculations and reports, HMD could unveil two other models alongside its signature HMD Pulse smartphone in 2019–possibly named Pulse+ and Pulse Pro–but details surrounding them remain hazy at best. Furthermore, reports indicate HMD is developing their Legend series comprising Legend, Legend+, Legend Pro smartphones; there have also been indications they may launch both products alongside an exclusive Barbie-themed flip phone model in July this year.
