HMD Crest has better RAM than HMD Pulse. In terms of display resolution, HMD Crest has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than HMD Pulse which has resolution of 1612 x 720. HMD Crest has more internal memory than HMD Pulse
| Name | HMD Pulse | HMD Crest |
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.65 in | 6.67 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 13 MP Dual | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 12899 | Rs. 9499 |
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 July 25, 2024. The cost of HMD Crest is Rs. 9499.
HMD Crest has larger screen size of 6.67 inches in comparison to HMD Pulse's 6.65 inch screen. HMD Pulse has IPS Screen type where as HMD Crest has OLED Screen type. HMD Crest has display density of 395 PPI & HMD Pulse has only 265 PPI display density. Both mobiles have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
HMD Crest's larger 6 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to HMD Pulse's lower 4 GB RAM. HMD Crest has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than HMD Pulse (64 GB).
HMD Crest's 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera outclasses HMD Pulse's 13 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. HMD Crest will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 50 MP Front Camera in comparison to HMD Pulse's 8 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 14.
| Name | HMD Pulse | HMD Crest |
| General | ||
| Model | Pulse | Crest |
| 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 | July 25, 2024 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75 x 163.2 x 8.5 mm | 76.42 x 163.86 x 7.99 mm |
| Weight | 187 g | 205 g |
| Bezel less | No | No |
| Colors | Meteor Black, Dreamy Pink | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) | Color OLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.65 inches, 720 x 1612 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 265 PPI | ~ 395 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86.8% | |
| Features | 480 nits (typ), 600 nits (HBM) | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 4 GB Extra Virtual RAM | Upto 6 GB Extra Virtual RAM |
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 1 TB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 256 GB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | No | Yes |
| 5G Bands | n1, n3, n40, n28 and n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX Adaptive | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX Adaptive |
| 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 |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP52 | IP52 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | 2 Years of Quarterly Security Updates | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 13 MP (Wide Angle) | 50 MP (Wide Angle) 2 MP (Depth Sensor) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR | Selfie Gestures, Selfie Slow Motion, Tripod Mode, FlashShot, AI HDR, Tone Control, Night selfie, AI Super Portrait, Super Night |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP Punch Hole | 50 MP Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v14 | Android v14 |
| Chipset | Unisoc T606 | Unisoc T760 |
| CPU | 1.6 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2 x Cortex-A75@1.6GHz & 6 x Cortex-A55@1.6GHz | |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MP1 | Mali-G57 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| 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, 33W Fast Charging |