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HMD Pulse Plus vs Infinix Smart 20

Compare cameras, battery, screen and everyday features.

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HMD Pulse Plus

HMD Pulse Plus

  • 187 g.
  • About 6.65 inch screen.
  • Unisoc T606 (12 nm) processor.
  • 128 GB storage in this version.
  • 5,000 mAh battery capacity.
KSh 13,000Out of Stock
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Infinix Smart 20

Infinix Smart 20

  • 185 g.
  • Screen: 720 x 1576 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~259 ppi density).
  • Mediatek Helio G81 Ultimate (12 nm) processor.
  • 4 GB RAM in this version.
  • Storage: eMMC 5.1.
KSh 13,000In Stock
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Our quick verdict

The Infinix Smart 20 has a brighter screen, scrolls more smoothly (120 Hz), charges faster (15 W) and runs newer Android 16, while the HMD Pulse Plus has a higher-resolution main camera (50 MP).

Weight

HMD Pulse Plus
187 g
Infinix Smart 20
185 g

Display

HMD Pulse Plus
720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~265 ppi density)
Infinix Smart 20
720 x 1576 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~259 ppi density)

Performance

HMD Pulse Plus
Unisoc T606 (12 nm) processor
Infinix Smart 20
Mediatek Helio G81 Ultimate (12 nm) processor

Battery capacity

HMD Pulse Plus
5,000 mAh battery capacity
Infinix Smart 20
5,200 mAh battery capacity

Charging

HMD Pulse Plus
10 W rated wired charging power
Infinix Smart 20
15 W rated wired charging power

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

HMD Pulse Plus

  • Higher-resolution main camera: 50 MP (vs 8 MP).

Infinix Smart 20

  • Faster rated wired charging: 15 W (vs 10 W).
  • Smoother 120 Hz display (vs 90 Hz).
  • Newer Android 16 (vs Android 14).
  • Brighter display: up to 700 nits (vs 600).
  • Slimmer: 7.7 mm thick (vs 8.5 mm).
  • Newer model: released in 2026 (vs 2024).

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PriorityHMD Pulse PlusInfinix Smart 20
Display6.65-inch LCD display, 90 Hz, 265 ppi6.78-inch LCD display, 120 Hz, 259 ppi
Camera50 MP main camera8 MP main camera
PerformanceUnisoc T606 processorMediatek Helio G81 Ultimate processor
Storage128 GB storageUp to 128 GB storage
Battery capacity5,000 mAh battery5,200 mAh battery
Charging10 W wired charging15 W wired charging

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationHMD Pulse PlusInfinix Smart 20
BrandHMDInfinix
ModelHMD Pulse+Smart 20
Announced2024, April 242026, March 04
Device type / form familySmartphone—
Release statusAvailable. Released 2024, April 29Available. Released 2026, March
Model numbers—X6840, X6840B

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationHMD Pulse PlusInfinix Smart 20
Dimensions163.2 x 75 x 8.5 mm (6.43 x 2.95 x 0.33 in)167.7 x 78.8 x 7.7 mm (6.60 x 3.10 x 0.30 in)
Weight187 g (6.60 oz)185 g (6.53 oz)
Build materials—Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationHMD Pulse PlusInfinix Smart 20
DisplayIPS LCD, 90Hz, 480 nits (typ), 600 nits (HBM); 6.65 inches, 106.2 cm2 (~86.8% screen-to-body ratio)6.78 inches, 109.5 cm2 (~82.9% screen-to-body ratio); IPS LCD, 120Hz, 700 nits (HBM)
Screen resolution720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~265 ppi density)720 x 1576 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~259 ppi density)
Display features90Hz, 480 nits (typ), 600 nits (HBM)120Hz, 700 nits (HBM)
Display technologyIPS LCDIPS LCD
Display size6.65 inches, 106.2 cm2 (~86.8% screen-to-body ratio)6.78 inches
Refresh rate90Hz120Hz
Brightness480 nits (typ), 600 nits (HBM)700 nits (HBM)
Pixel density~265 ppi259 ppi
Aspect ratio20:9 ratio19.5:9 ratio
Screen-to-body ratio~86.8% screen-to-body ratio82.9% screen-to-body ratio

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationHMD Pulse PlusInfinix Smart 20
ProcessorUnisoc T606 (12 nm)Mediatek Helio G81 Ultimate (12 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x1.6 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55)Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.7 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G57 MP1Mali-G52 MC2
Process node12 nm12 nm
User interface—XOS 16

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationHMD Pulse PlusInfinix Smart 20
RAM4GB, 6GB, 8GB4GB
Storage128GB64GB, 128GB
Expandable storagemicroSDXCmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Memory configurations128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
Storage technology—eMMC 5.1

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationHMD Pulse PlusInfinix Smart 20
Rear camera50 MP, (wide), AF; Auxiliary lens8 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm, AF
Front camera8 MP8 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Rear camera featuresLED flash, HDRDual-LED flash, panorama
Rear camera video1080p@30fps1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Front camera videoYes1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Wide camera50 MP, (wide), AF8 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm, AF

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationHMD Pulse PlusInfinix Smart 20
Battery5000 mAh, user replaceable5200 mAh
Charging10W wired15W wired 5W reverse wired
Reverse charging—5W reverse wired

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationHMD Pulse PlusInfinix Smart 20
Operating systemAndroid 14Android 16, XOS 16

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationHMD Pulse PlusInfinix Smart 20
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTEGSM / HSPA / LTE
SIMNano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 401, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 41, 40
Network speedHSPA, LTEHSPA, LTE

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationHMD Pulse PlusInfinix Smart 20
NFCYesYes
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LEYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/acWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
PositioningGPS, GALILEOGPS
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTGUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Radio—FM radio
Infrared—Yes

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationHMD Pulse PlusInfinix Smart 20
Water resistanceDust and splash resistantIP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes) Drop resistant up to 1.5m

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationHMD Pulse PlusInfinix Smart 20
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compassFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
ColorsApricot Crush, Midnight Blue, Glacier GreenShadow Black, Cloudline Blue, Polaris Titanium, Sunlike Orange

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationHMD Pulse PlusInfinix Smart 20
LoudspeakersYesYes
3.5 mm headphone jackYesYes

Similarities

  • Both support Wi-Fi 5.
  • Both have NFC.
  • Both have a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
  • Both have LCD displays.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both offer up to 128 GB of storage.

In summary

For most buyers the Infinix Smart 20 is the better buy; the HMD Pulse Plus makes sense if you want a higher-resolution main camera.

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