HMD Pulse Plus vs Motorola Moto G42 5G
Quick Comparison
Both HMD Pulse Plus and Motorola Moto G42 5G comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Motorola Moto G42 5G has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than HMD Pulse Plus which has resolution of 1612 x 720. HMD Pulse Plus has more internal memory than Motorola Moto G42 5G
| Name | HMD Pulse Plus | Motorola Moto G42 5G |
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.65 in | 6.47 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP Dual | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 13999 (Upcoming) | Rs. 13990 (Out of Stock) |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is April 24, 2024. The Expected cost of HMD Pulse Plus is Rs. 13999. The launch Date of the second phone is expected to be September 4, 2025 (Expected). The cost of Motorola Moto G42 5G is Rs. 13990.
Display comparison
HMD Pulse Plus has larger screen size of 6.65 inches in comparison to Motorola Moto G42 5G's 6.47 inch screen. HMD Pulse Plus has IPS Screen type where as Motorola Moto G42 5G has AMOLED Screen type. Motorola's phone has display density of 411 PPI & HMD's phone has only 265 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Motorola's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90.9% than HMD's phone ~ 86.8%. Both phones have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 4 GB RAM HMD Pulse Plus has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Motorola Moto G42 5G (64 GB).
Camera comparison
HMD Pulse Plus has 50 MP Dual Rear Camera in comparison to Motorola Moto G42 5G's 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera. Motorola Moto G42 5G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 16 MP Front Camera in comparison to HMD Pulse Plus's 8 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 12 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | HMD Pulse Plus | Motorola Moto G42 5G |
| General | ||
| Model | Pulse Plus | Moto G42 5G |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | April 24, 2024 | September 4, 2025 (Expected) |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75 x 163.2 x 8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 187 g | |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Apricot Crush, Midnight Blue | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.65 inches, 720 x 1612 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.47 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 265 PPI | ~ 411 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86.8% | ~ 90.9% |
| Features | 480 nits (typ), 600 nits (HBM) | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 4 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| 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 |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | |
| 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, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO | GPS, A-GPS, LTEPP, SUPL, GLONASS, GALILEO |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Notification LED, Gyroscope, E-Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, IP52 | |
| IP Rating | IP52 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP (Wide Angle) Auxiliary Lens | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR | Smart Composition, Spot Color, Shot Optimization, Timer Snap, Pro Mode, Live Photo, 360 Degree Panorama, Portrait, Cutout, Night Vision, Low Light Stacking, Best Shot, Ultra Wide Distortion Correction, Super Resolution, Digital Zoom, 50M High Resolution Mode, Video Feature: Snap in Video Recording, Active Photos, Timelapse, Hyperlapse Stabilization, Cinemagraph |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP Punch Hole | 16 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v14 | Android v12 |
| Chipset | Unisoc T606 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen1 |
| CPU | 1.6 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x Cortex-A78 & 6x Cortex-A55 | 2x Cortex-A78 & 6x Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MP1 | Adreno GPU |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 10W Fast Charging | Yes, 20W Fast Charging |