HMD XR21 vs HMD Pulse
Quick Comparison
HMD XR21 has better RAM than HMD Pulse. In terms of display resolution, HMD XR21 has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than HMD Pulse which has resolution of 1612 x 720. HMD XR21 has more internal memory than HMD Pulse
| Name | HMD XR21 | HMD Pulse |
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.49 in | 6.65 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 64 MP + 8 MP Dual | 13 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 49990 | Rs. 12899 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is May 14, 2024. The Expected cost of HMD XR21 is Rs. 49990. The launch Date of the second phone is April 24, 2024. The Expected cost of HMD Pulse is Rs. 12899.
Display comparison
HMD XR21 has screen size of 6.49 inches which falls short to HMD Pulse's 6.65 inch screen. There is IPS Screen Type in both the phones. HMD XR21 has display density of 406 PPI & HMD Pulse has only 265 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, HMD Pulse has better screen to body ratio of ~ 86.8% than HMD XR21's ~ 77%. Both phones have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Memory comparison
HMD XR21's larger 6 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to HMD Pulse's lower 4 GB RAM. HMD XR21 has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than HMD Pulse (64 GB).
Camera comparison
HMD XR21's 64 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera outshines HMD Pulse's 13 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. HMD XR21 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's 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 12 and the second one on 14 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | HMD XR21 | HMD Pulse |
| General | ||
| Model | XR21 | Pulse |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | May 14, 2024 | April 24, 2024 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 78.6 x 168 x 10.5 mm | 75 x 163.2 x 8.5 mm |
| Weight | 231 g | 187 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Midnight Black | Meteor Black, Dreamy Pink |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.49 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.65 inches, 720 x 1612 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 406 PPI | ~ 265 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 77% | ~ 86.8% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | |
| Features | 450 nits (typ), 550 nits (HBM) | 480 nits (typ), 600 nits (HBM) |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 4 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Card Slot | No | Yes, upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | No |
| 5G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 20, 25, 28, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, Dual-band | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX Adaptive | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX Adaptive |
| 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 |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, Galileo, GLONASS/A-GLONASS, Beidou | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 1 hour | |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP52 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | eSIM Support | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 64 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) | 13 MP (Wide Angle) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR, Panorama | HDR |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 16 MP ƒ/2.4 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 8 MP Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v12 | Android v14 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 | Unisoc T606 |
| CPU | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 1.6 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver | 2 x Cortex-A75@1.6GHz & 6 x Cortex-A55@1.6GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 619 | Mali-G57 MP1 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4800 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 33W Fast Charging | Yes, 10W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |