HMD Pulse vs Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G
Quick Comparison
HMD Pulse has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G has better resolution of 1650 x 720 than HMD Pulse which has resolution of 1612 x 720. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | HMD Pulse | Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G |
| RAM | 4 GB | 3 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.65 in | 6.88 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5200 mAh |
| Camera | 13 MP Dual | 32 MP |
| Price | Rs. 12899 | Rs. 7999 |
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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 is Rs. 12899. The launch Date of the second phone is March 21, 2025. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G is Rs. 7999.
Display comparison
HMD Pulse has screen size of 6.65 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G's 6.88 inch screen. Both the phones have IPS Screen Type. HMD's phone has display density of 265 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 262 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, HMD's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 86.8% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 84.1%. HMD Pulse has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
HMD Pulse's larger 4 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G's lower 3 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 64 GB.
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G's 32 MP Rear Camera outclasses HMD Pulse's 13 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 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 15 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | HMD Pulse | Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Pulse | 25028RN03I |
| 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 | April 24, 2024 | March 21, 2025 |
| In The Box | Handset, 15W Charger, Type C USB Cable, Sim Eject Tool, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75 x 163.2 x 8.5 mm | 77.8 x 171.7 x 8.3 mm |
| Weight | 187 g | 193 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Meteor Black, Dreamy Pink | Jaisalmer Gold, Pondicherry Blue, Just Black |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.65 inches, 720 x 1612 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.88 inches, 720 x 1650 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 265 PPI | ~ 262 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86.8% | ~ 84.1% |
| Features | 480 nits (typ), 600 nits (HBM) | 600nits Peak Brightness, TUV Eye Care Triple Certification |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 3 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 4 GB Extra Virtual RAM | Upto 3 GB Extra Virtual RAM |
| Storage | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 1 TB | Yes, upto 2 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | No | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 5 | Supports 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Dual Band |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX Adaptive | Yes, v5.2 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | No | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO | GPS, AGPS, GLONASS, BEIDOU |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass | Virtual Proximity Sensor, Virtual Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, E Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP52 | IP52 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | eMMC 5.1, 2 Android Major Updates, 4 Years of Security Patch Updates | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 13 MP (Wide Angle) | 32 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR | Photo Mode, Ultra HD Mode, Portrait Mode, Night Mode, Timelapse, Video |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP Punch Hole | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v14 | Android v15 |
| Chipset | Unisoc T606 | Unisoc T7250 |
| CPU | 1.6 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 1.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2 x Cortex-A75@1.6GHz & 6 x Cortex-A55@1.6GHz | |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MP1 | Mali-G57 MP1 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE |
| Video | Yes | MP4, M4V. MKV, XVID |
| FM Radio | No | Yes, with FM Recording |
| Document Reader | Yes | |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5200 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 10W Fast Charging | Yes, 15W Fast Charging |