HMD Pulse 2 Pro vs Ai+ Nova 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)
Quick Comparison
Ai+ Nova 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has better RAM than HMD Pulse 2 Pro. In terms of display resolution, HMD Pulse 2 Pro has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Ai+ Nova 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | HMD Pulse 2 Pro | Ai+ Nova 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.72 in | 6.75 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP Dual | 50 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 19990 | Rs. 9999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is expected to be September 24, 2025 (Expected). The Expected cost of HMD Pulse 2 Pro is Rs. 19990. The launch Date of the second phone is July 08, 2025. The cost of Ai+ Nova 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 9999.
Display comparison
Ai+ Nova 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has larger screen size of 6.75 inches in comparison to HMD Pulse 2 Pro's 6.72 inch screen. There is IPS Screen Type in both the phones. HMD's phone has display density of 392 PPI & Ai+'s phone has only 260 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, HMD's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 86.8% than Ai+'s phone ~ 81.3%. Both phones have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Memory comparison
Ai+ Nova 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to HMD Pulse 2 Pro's lower 6 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Camera comparison
HMD Pulse 2 Pro has 50 MP Dual Rear Camera in comparison to Ai+ Nova 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 50 MP Dual Rear Camera. HMD Pulse 2 Pro will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 8 MP Front Camera in comparison to Ai+ Nova 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 5 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 14 and the second one on 15 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | HMD Pulse 2 Pro | Ai+ Nova 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Pulse 2 Pro | AINO88BLA5 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | September 24, 2025 (Expected) | July 08, 2025 |
| In The Box | Handset, 18W Charger, Type C (2A) Data Cable, TPU Case, Screen Protector Film, Sim Card Ejector | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.58 x 166.14 x 8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | |
| Bezel less | No | No |
| Colors | Black, Blue, Green, Pink, Purple | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS Screen (16.7M) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.72 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.75 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 392 PPI | ~ 260 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86.8% | ~ 81.3% |
| Brightness | Brightness: 450 Nits (Typical), 400 Nits (Minimum) | |
| Features | 480 nits (typ), 600 nits (HBM) | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 6 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS | |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 1 TB | Yes, upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | No | Yes |
| 5G Bands | n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n41/n77/n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 5 | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 GHz |5 GHz) |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX Adaptive | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 510,000 (Total) (v10) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO | GPS, BEIDOU, GLONASS, GALILEO, AGPS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass | Accelerometer (G Sensor), Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP54 | IP54 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP (Wide Angle) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Ultra Wide) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR | Film, Slow Motion, Timelapse, UHD, Gif, Beauty, HDR, Night, Portrait, AI, Pro, Panorama, Filters, Intelligent Scanning |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP Punch Hole | 5 MP ƒ/2 Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v14 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | NxtQuantum OS | |
| Chipset | Unisoc T615 | Unisoc T8200 |
| CPU | Octa Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 10W Fast Charging | Yes, 18W |