HMD Pulse Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A18 4G 128GB
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| Feature |  HMD Pulse Pro |  Samsung Galaxy A18 4G 128GB |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 19,500.00 | KSh 25,000.00 |
| Display | 6.65 inches, 106.2 cm2 (~86.8% screen-to-body ratio); IPS LCD | 6.7 inches: Super AMOLED, 90Hz |
| Processor | Unisoc T606 (12 nm) | Exynos 1610 |
| RAM | 4GB, 6GB, 8GB | 4GB |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB |
| Rear camera | 50 MP, (wide), AF; Auxiliary lens | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF, OIS 5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm 2 MP (macro) |
| Battery | 5000 mAh, user replaceable | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired | 25W wired |
| Weight | 196 g (6.91 oz) | 196 g (6.91 oz) |
| Operating system | Android 14 | Android 17, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 9 |
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
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General
| Specification | HMD Pulse Pro | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G 128GB |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | HMD | Samsung |
| Model | Pulse Pro | Galaxy A18 4G |
| Announced | 2024, April 24 | 2026, September 15 |
Design
| Specification | HMD Pulse Pro | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G 128GB |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 163.2 x 75 x 8.6 mm (6.43 x 2.95 x 0.34 in) | 164.4 x 77.9 x 7.7 mm (6.47 x 3.07 x 0.30 in) |
| Weight | 196 g (6.91 oz) | 196 g (6.91 oz) |
| Build materials | — | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame |
Display
| Specification | HMD Pulse Pro | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G 128GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.65 inches, 106.2 cm2 (~86.8% screen-to-body ratio); IPS LCD | 6.7 inches: Super AMOLED, 90Hz |
| Screen resolution | 720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~265 ppi density) | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density) |
| Display protection | — | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+, Mohs level 5 |
| Display features | 90Hz, 480 nits (typ), 600 nits (HBM) | Super AMOLED, 90Hz |
Performance
| Specification | HMD Pulse Pro | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G 128GB |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T606 (12 nm) | Exynos 1610 |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x1.6 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A7X & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MP1 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
Memory & Storage
| Specification | HMD Pulse Pro | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G 128GB |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 4GB, 6GB, 8GB | 4GB |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB |
| Expandable storage | microSDXC | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
Cameras
| Specification | HMD Pulse Pro | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G 128GB |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 50 MP, (wide), AF; Auxiliary lens | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF, OIS 5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm 2 MP (macro) |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm |
| Rear camera features | LED flash, HDR | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Rear camera video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera features | — | HDR |
| Front camera video | Yes | 1080p@30fps |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | HMD Pulse Pro | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G 128GB |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 5000 mAh, user replaceable | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired | 25W wired |
Software
| Specification | HMD Pulse Pro | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G 128GB |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 14 | Android 17, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 9 |
Network
| Specification | HMD Pulse Pro | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G 128GB |
|---|---|---|
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| SIM | Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
Connectivity
| Specification | HMD Pulse Pro | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G 128GB |
|---|---|---|
| NFC | Yes | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Positioning | GPS, GALILEO | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS |
| Radio | — | FM radio (market/region dependent) |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| Ultra Wideband (UWB) | — | Not Supported |
| Satellite features | — | Not Supported |
Durability
| Specification | HMD Pulse Pro | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G 128GB |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistance | Dust and splash resistant | IP64 dust protected and water resistant (water splashes) |
Features
| Specification | HMD Pulse Pro | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G 128GB |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass Virtual proximity sensing |
| Colors | Black Ocean, Glacier Green, Twilight Purple | Gray, Light Blue, Black |
Audio
| Specification | HMD Pulse Pro | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G 128GB |
|---|---|---|
| Loudspeakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | Yes | No |
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