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HMD Pulse Plus vs HMD Luma

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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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HMD Luma

HMD Luma

  • 198 g.
  • About 6.67 inch screen.
  • Unisoc T615 (12 nm) processor.
  • 4 GB RAM in this version.
  • 128 GB storage in this version.
KSh 18,300In Stock
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Our quick verdict

Choose the HMD Pulse Plus if you want a brighter display (600 nits), a lighter build (187 g) and NFC. Choose the HMD Luma if you want faster 18 W charging, a smoother 120 Hz display and a newer model (2026).

Weight

HMD Pulse Plus
187 g
HMD Luma
198 g

Display

HMD Pulse Plus
About 6.65 inch screen
HMD Luma
About 6.67 inch screen

Performance

HMD Pulse Plus
Unisoc T606 (12 nm) processor
HMD Luma
Unisoc T615 (12 nm) processor

Charging

HMD Pulse Plus
10 W rated wired charging power
HMD Luma
18 W rated wired charging power

Software

HMD Pulse Plus
Runs Android 14
HMD Luma
Runs Android 15

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

HMD Pulse Plus

  • Brighter display: up to 600 nits (vs 500).
  • Lighter: 187 g (vs 198 g).
  • NFC for contactless pairing and payments where supported.

HMD Luma

  • Faster rated wired charging: 18 W (vs 10 W).
  • Smoother 120 Hz display (vs 90 Hz).
  • Newer model: released in 2026 (vs 2024).

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PriorityHMD Pulse PlusHMD Luma
Display6.65-inch LCD display, 90 Hz, 265 ppi6.67-inch LCD display, 120 Hz, 264 ppi
PerformanceUnisoc T606 processorUnisoc T615 processor
MemoryUp to 8 GB RAM4 GB RAM
Charging10 W wired charging18 W wired charging
Weight187 g198 g
SoftwareAndroid 14Android 15

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationHMD Pulse PlusHMD Luma
BrandHMDHMD
ModelHMD Pulse+HMD Luma
Announced2024, April 242026, February 27
Device type / form familySmartphoneSmartphone
Release statusAvailable. Released 2024, April 29Available. Released 2026, March

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationHMD Pulse PlusHMD Luma
Dimensions163.2 x 75 x 8.5 mm (6.43 x 2.95 x 0.33 in)165.7 x 76.5 x 8.7 mm (6.52 x 3.01 x 0.34 in)
Weight187 g (6.60 oz)198 g (6.98 oz)
Build materials—Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationHMD Pulse PlusHMD Luma
DisplayIPS LCD, 90Hz, 480 nits (typ), 600 nits (HBM); 6.65 inches, 106.2 cm2 (~86.8% screen-to-body ratio)IPS LCD, 120Hz, 500 nits (peak); 6.67 inches, 107.2 cm2 (~84.6% screen-to-body ratio)
Screen resolution720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~265 ppi density)720 x 1604 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~264 ppi density)
Display features90Hz, 480 nits (typ), 600 nits (HBM)120Hz, 500 nits (peak)
Display technologyIPS LCDIPS LCD
Display size6.65 inches, 106.2 cm2 (~86.8% screen-to-body ratio)6.67 inches, 107.2 cm2 (~84.6% screen-to-body ratio)
Refresh rate90Hz120Hz
Brightness480 nits (typ), 600 nits (HBM)500 nits (peak)
Pixel density~265 ppi~264 ppi
Aspect ratio20:9 ratio20:9 ratio
Screen-to-body ratio~86.8% screen-to-body ratio~84.6% screen-to-body ratio

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationHMD Pulse PlusHMD Luma
ProcessorUnisoc T606 (12 nm)Unisoc T615 (12 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x1.6 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55)Octa-core (2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G57 MP1Mali-G57 MP1
Process node12 nm12 nm

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationHMD Pulse PlusHMD Luma
RAM4GB, 6GB, 8GB4GB
Storage128GB128GB
Expandable storagemicroSDXCmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Memory configurations128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM128GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationHMD Pulse PlusHMD Luma
Rear camera50 MP, (wide), AF; Auxiliary lens50 MP, (wide)
Front camera8 MP8 MP
Rear camera featuresLED flash, HDRLED flash
Rear camera video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Front camera videoYesYes
Wide camera50 MP, (wide), AF50 MP, (wide)

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationHMD Pulse PlusHMD Luma
Battery5000 mAh, user replaceable5000 mAh
Charging10W wired18W wired

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationHMD Pulse PlusHMD Luma
Operating systemAndroid 14Android 15

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationHMD Pulse PlusHMD Luma
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 2100
4G bands1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40LTE
Network speedHSPA, LTEHSPA, LTE
5G bands—No

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationHMD Pulse PlusHMD Luma
NFCYesNo
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE5.0, A2DP, LE
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/acWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
PositioningGPS, GALILEOGPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTGUSB Type-C 2.0
Radio—FM radio

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationHMD Pulse PlusHMD Luma
Water resistanceDust and splash resistant—

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationHMD Pulse PlusHMD Luma
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compassFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
ColorsApricot Crush, Midnight Blue, Glacier GreenTitanium, Blue
Biometrics—Fingerprint reader integrated into side power button

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationHMD Pulse PlusHMD Luma
LoudspeakersYesYes, with dual speakers
3.5 mm headphone jackYesYes

Similarities

  • Both have 5,000 mAh batteries.
  • Both support Wi-Fi 5.
  • Both use Bluetooth 5.0.
  • Both have a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
  • Both have LCD displays.
  • Both charge over USB-C.

In summary

Choose HMD Luma for faster wired charging and a smoother screen; HMD Pulse Plus offers a lighter build and a brighter screen.

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