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HMD Pulse Pro vs Tecno Spark 50

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HMD Pulse Pro

HMD Pulse Pro

  • 196 g.
  • About 6.65 inch screen.
  • Unisoc T606 (12 nm) processor.
  • 128 GB storage in this version.
  • 5,000 mAh battery capacity.
KSh 19,500Out of Stock
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Tecno Spark 50

Tecno Spark 50

  • 210 g.
  • Screen: 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~259 ppi density).
  • MediaTek Helio G81 processor.
  • Storage: UFS 2.2.
  • 7,000 mAh battery capacity.
KSh 19,400In Stock
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Our quick verdict

The Tecno Spark 50 has a much bigger battery (7,000 mAh), scrolls more smoothly (120 Hz) and runs newer Android 16, while the HMD Pulse Pro has sharper selfies (50 MP) and is lighter (196 g).

Weight

HMD Pulse Pro
196 g
Tecno Spark 50
210 g

Display

HMD Pulse Pro
720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~265 ppi density)
Tecno Spark 50
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~259 ppi density)

Performance

HMD Pulse Pro
Unisoc T606 (12 nm) processor
Tecno Spark 50
MediaTek Helio G81 processor

Battery capacity

HMD Pulse Pro
5,000 mAh battery capacity
Tecno Spark 50
7,000 mAh battery capacity

Charging

HMD Pulse Pro
20 W rated wired charging power
Tecno Spark 50
18 W rated wired charging power

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

HMD Pulse Pro

  • Higher-resolution selfie camera: 50 MP (vs 8 MP).
  • Lighter: 196 g (vs 210 g).

Tecno Spark 50

  • Bigger battery: 7,000 mAh (vs 5,000 mAh).
  • Smoother 120 Hz display (vs 90 Hz).
  • Newer Android 16 (vs Android 14).
  • Newer Bluetooth 5.3 (vs 5.0).
  • Stereo speakers.
  • Newer model: released in 2026 (vs 2024).

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PriorityHMD Pulse ProTecno Spark 50
Display6.65-inch LCD display, 90 Hz, 265 ppi6.78-inch LCD display, 120 Hz, 259 ppi
PerformanceUnisoc T606 processorMediaTek Helio G81 processor
Storage128 GB storageUp to 256 GB storage
Battery capacity5,000 mAh battery7,000 mAh battery
Charging20 W wired charging18 W wired charging
Water resistanceDust and splash resistantIP64 water and dust resistance

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationHMD Pulse ProTecno Spark 50
BrandHMDTECNO
ModelHMD Pulse ProSpark 50 4G
Announced2024, April 242026, April 14
Device type / form familySmartphone—
Release statusAvailable. Released 2024, April 26Available. Released 2026, April 14

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationHMD Pulse ProTecno Spark 50
Dimensions163.2 x 75 x 8.6 mm (6.43 x 2.95 x 0.34 in)167.8 x 79.2 x 8.2 mm (6.61 x 3.12 x 0.32 in)
Weight196 g (6.91 oz)210 g (7.41 oz)
Build materials—Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationHMD Pulse ProTecno Spark 50
DisplayIPS LCD, 90Hz, 480 nits (typ), 600 nits (HBM); 6.65 inches, 106.2 cm2 (~86.8% screen-to-body ratio)6.78 inches, 111.0 cm2 (~83.5% screen-to-body ratio); IPS LCD, 120Hz
Screen resolution720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~265 ppi density)720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~259 ppi density)
Display features90Hz, 480 nits (typ), 600 nits (HBM)120Hz
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)—
Pixel density~265 ppi259 ppi
Aspect ratio20:9 ratio20:9 ratio
Screen-to-body ratio~86.8% screen-to-body ratio83.5% screen-to-body ratio

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationHMD Pulse ProTecno Spark 50
ProcessorUnisoc T606 (12 nm)MediaTek Helio G81
CPUOcta-core (2x1.6 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55)Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G57 MP1Mali-G57 MC2
Process node12 nm—
User interface—HIOS 16

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationHMD Pulse ProTecno Spark 50
RAM4GB, 6GB, 8GB4GB, 6GB, 8GB
Storage128GB128GB, 256GB
Expandable storagemicroSDXCmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Memory configurations128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Storage technology—UFS 2.2

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationHMD Pulse ProTecno Spark 50
Rear camera50 MP, (wide), AF; Auxiliary lens50 MP, f/1.9, (wide), PDAF
Front camera50 MP8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Rear camera featuresLED flash, HDRLED flash
Rear camera video1080p@30fpsYes
Front camera videoYesYes
Wide camera50 MP, (wide), AF50 MP, f/1.9, (wide), PDAF

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationHMD Pulse ProTecno Spark 50
Battery5000 mAh, user replaceable7000 mAh
Charging20W wired18W wired

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationHMD Pulse ProTecno Spark 50
Operating systemAndroid 14Android 16, HIOS 16

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationHMD Pulse ProTecno Spark 50
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 / 2100
4G bands1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40LTE
Network speedHSPA, LTEHSPA, LTE

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationHMD Pulse ProTecno Spark 50
NFCYesYes
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE5.3, A2DP, LE
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
Radio—FM radio

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationHMD Pulse ProTecno Spark 50
Water resistanceDust and splash resistantIP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes) Drop resistant up to 1.5m

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationHMD Pulse ProTecno Spark 50
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compassFingerprint (side-mounted), gyro
ColorsBlack Ocean, Clacier Creen, Twilight PurpleHalo Blue, Titanium Grey, Ink Black, Aurora Purple, Bloom Pink

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationHMD Pulse ProTecno Spark 50
LoudspeakersYesYes, with stereo speakers
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 have similar screen sizes (6.65 and 6.78 inches).

In summary

For most buyers the Tecno Spark 50 is the better buy; the HMD Pulse Pro makes sense if you want sharper selfies.

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