Both HMD Pulse and HMD Aura 2 comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, HMD Pulse has better resolution of 1612 x 720 than HMD Aura 2 which has resolution of 1280 x 576. HMD Aura 2 has more internal memory than HMD Pulse
| Name | HMD Pulse | HMD Aura 2 |
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.65 in | 6.52 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 13 MP Dual | 13 MP |
| Price | Rs. 12899 | Rs. 8990 |
The launch Date of the first phone is April 24, 2024. The Expected cost of HMD Pulse is Rs. 12899. The launch Date of the second phone is February 11, 2025. The Expected cost of HMD Aura 2 is Rs. 8990.
HMD Pulse has larger screen size of 6.65 inches in comparison to HMD Aura 2's 6.52 inch screen. There is IPS Screen Type in both the phones. HMD Pulse has display density of 265 PPI & HMD Aura 2 has only 215 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, HMD Pulse has better screen to body ratio of ~ 86.8% than HMD Aura 2's ~ 80.2%. HMD Pulse has 20:9 aspect ratio where as HMD Aura 2 has 16:9 aspect ratio.
Both phones come with 4 GB RAM HMD Aura 2 has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than HMD Pulse (64 GB).
They both have the same 13 MP Dual Rear Camera. HMD Pulse will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 8 MP Front Camera in comparison to HMD Aura 2's 5 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 14.
| Name | HMD Pulse | HMD Aura 2 |
| General | ||
| Model | Pulse | Aura 2 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | April 24, 2024 | February 11, 2025 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75 x 163.2 x 8.5 mm | 76.9 x 166.4 x 9 mm |
| Weight | 187 g | 185.4 g |
| Bezel less | No | No |
| Colors | Meteor Black, Dreamy Pink | Midnight Black, Icy Blue, Electric Purple |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS Screen |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.65 inches, 720 x 1612 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.52 inches, 576 x 1280 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 16:9 |
| PPI | ~ 265 PPI | ~ 215 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86.8% | ~ 80.2% |
| Features | 480 nits (typ), 600 nits (HBM) | 460 nits (peak) |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 4 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 64 GB | 256 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 1 TB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot) |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | No | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 5 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX Adaptive | Yes, v5.2 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass | Accelerometer, Proximity |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP52 | IP54 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 13 MP (Wide Angle) | 13 MP (Wide Angle) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR | Panorama |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP Punch Hole | 5 MP |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v14 | Android v14 |
| Chipset | Unisoc T606 | Unisoc SC9863A |
| CPU | 1.6 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 1.6 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2 x Cortex-A75@1.6GHz & 6 x Cortex-A55@1.6GHz | |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MP1 | IMG8322 |
| 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 |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 10W Fast Charging | Yes, 10W Fast Charging |