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HMD Pulse Plus vs Honor X5c 4G

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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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Honor X5c 4G

Honor X5c 4G

  • 186 g.
  • About 6.74 inch screen.
  • Mediatek Helio G81 (12 nm) processor.
  • 4 GB RAM in this version.
  • 64 GB storage in this version.
KSh 14,900In Stock
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Our quick verdict

The HMD Pulse Plus has more storage (128 GB), sharper selfies (8 MP) and NFC for contactless payments, while the Honor X5c 4G charges faster (15 W) and runs newer Android 15.

Weight

HMD Pulse Plus
187 g
Honor X5c 4G
186 g

Display

HMD Pulse Plus
About 6.65 inch screen
Honor X5c 4G
About 6.74 inch screen

Performance

HMD Pulse Plus
Unisoc T606 (12 nm) processor
Honor X5c 4G
Mediatek Helio G81 (12 nm) processor

Storage

HMD Pulse Plus
128 GB storage in this version
Honor X5c 4G
64 GB storage in this version

Battery capacity

HMD Pulse Plus
5,000 mAh battery capacity
Honor X5c 4G
5,260 mAh battery capacity

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

HMD Pulse Plus

  • More storage: 128 GB (vs 64 GB).
  • Higher-resolution selfie camera: 8 MP (vs 5 MP).
  • NFC for contactless pairing and payments where supported.

Honor X5c 4G

  • Faster rated wired charging: 15 W (vs 10 W).
  • Newer Android 15 (vs Android 14).
  • Slightly larger 6.74-inch screen (vs 6.65-inch).

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PriorityHMD Pulse PlusHonor X5c 4G
Display6.65-inch LCD display, 90 Hz, 265 ppi6.74-inch LCD display, 90 Hz, 260 ppi
PerformanceUnisoc T606 processorMediatek Helio G81 processor
MemoryUp to 8 GB RAM4 GB RAM
Storage128 GB storage64 GB storage
Battery capacity5,000 mAh battery5,260 mAh battery
Charging10 W wired charging15 W wired charging

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationHMD Pulse PlusHonor X5c 4G
BrandHMDHonor
ModelHMD Pulse+Honor X5c
Announced2024, April 242025, October 05
Device type / form familySmartphoneSmartphone
Release statusAvailable. Released 2024, April 29Available. Released 2025, October 05

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationHMD Pulse PlusHonor X5c 4G
Dimensions163.2 x 75 x 8.5 mm (6.43 x 2.95 x 0.33 in)167 x 77 x 7.9 mm (6.57 x 3.03 x 0.31 in)
Weight187 g (6.60 oz)186 g (6.56 oz)

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationHMD Pulse PlusHonor X5c 4G
DisplayIPS LCD, 90Hz, 480 nits (typ), 600 nits (HBM); 6.65 inches, 106.2 cm2 (~86.8% screen-to-body ratio)TFT LCD, 90Hz; 6.74 inches, 109.7 cm2 (~85.3% screen-to-body ratio)
Screen resolution720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~265 ppi density)720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~260 ppi density)
Display features90Hz, 480 nits (typ), 600 nits (HBM)90Hz
Display technologyIPS LCDTFT LCD
Display size6.65 inches, 106.2 cm2 (~86.8% screen-to-body ratio)6.74 inches, 109.7 cm2 (~85.3% screen-to-body ratio)
Refresh rate90Hz90Hz
Brightness480 nits (typ), 600 nits (HBM)—
Pixel density~265 ppi~260 ppi
Aspect ratio20:9 ratio20:9 ratio
Screen-to-body ratio~86.8% screen-to-body ratio~85.3% screen-to-body ratio

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationHMD Pulse PlusHonor X5c 4G
ProcessorUnisoc T606 (12 nm)Mediatek Helio G81 (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

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationHMD Pulse PlusHonor X5c 4G
RAM4GB, 6GB, 8GB4GB
Storage128GB64GB
Expandable storagemicroSDXCmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Memory configurations128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationHMD Pulse PlusHonor X5c 4G
Rear camera50 MP, (wide), AF; Auxiliary lens· 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF - LATAM only; · 13 MP, f/2.2, (wide) - MEA, SEA, AF, Eurasia; Auxiliary lens
Front camera8 MP5 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
Rear camera featuresLED flash, HDRLED flash, HDR, panorama
Rear camera video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Front camera videoYes1080p@30fps
Wide camera50 MP, (wide), AF· 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF - LATAM only; · 13 MP, f/2.2, (wide) - MEA, SEA, AF, Eurasia

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationHMD Pulse PlusHonor X5c 4G
Battery5000 mAh, user replaceableLi-Po 5260 mAh
Charging10W wired15W wired
Battery technology—Li-Po

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationHMD Pulse PlusHonor X5c 4G
Operating systemAndroid 14Android 15, MagicOS 9

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationHMD Pulse PlusHonor X5c 4G
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 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40LTE
Network speedHSPA, LTEHSPA, LTE

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationHMD Pulse PlusHonor X5c 4G
NFCYesNo
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/acWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
PositioningGPS, GALILEOGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTGUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Radio—FM radio

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationHMD Pulse PlusHonor X5c 4G
Water resistanceDust and splash resistant—

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationHMD Pulse PlusHonor X5c 4G
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compassFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
ColorsApricot Crush, Midnight Blue, Glacier GreenOcean Cyan, Midnight Black, Tidal Blue, Meteor Silver

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationHMD Pulse PlusHonor X5c 4G
LoudspeakersYesYes
3.5 mm headphone jackYesYes

Similarities

  • Both have 90 Hz displays.
  • Both support Wi-Fi 5.
  • Both have a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both have similar screen sizes (6.65 and 6.74 inches).
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.

In summary

Get the HMD Pulse Plus if you want more storage and sharper selfies, or the Honor X5c 4G if you would rather have faster charging and newer Android 15.

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In-stock alternatives

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