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LAUNCH DATE3 fields
| Specification | HMD Pulse+ | X8c |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | April 24, 2024 | January 14, 2025 |
| Released | 2024-04-24 | 2025-01-20 |
| Status | Available. Released 2024, April 24 | Available. Released 2025, January 20 |
NETWORK6 fields
| Specification | HMD Pulse+ | X8c |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 |
| 4G LTE | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40 | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 |
| 5G | No | No |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE | HSPA, LTE |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
BODY5 fields
| Specification | HMD Pulse+ | X8c |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back | Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back or silicone polymer back (eco leather) |
| Dimensions | 163.2 x 75.0 x 8.5 mm | 161.1 x 74.6 x 7.1 mm |
| IP Rating | IP52 dust and splash resistant | IP64 dust/water resistant, drop resistant up to 1.8m |
| SIM | Nano-SIM (dual SIM, market dependent) | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Weight | 187 g | 174 g |
DISPLAY7 fields
| Specification | HMD Pulse+ | X8c |
|---|---|---|
| Brightness | 480 nits (typ), 600 nits (HBM) | 1200 nits (HBM), 2800 nits (peak) |
| Protection | Scratch-resistant glass | 2.5D scratch-resistant glass |
| Refresh Rate | 90Hz | 120Hz |
| Resolution | 720 x 1612 pixels (~265 ppi density) | 1080 x 2412 pixels (~394 ppi density) |
| Screen-to-body | ~86.8% | ~89.9% |
| Size | 6.56 inches | 6.7 inches, 108.0 cm2 (~89.9% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | IPS LCD, 90Hz, 480 nits (typ), 600 nits (HBM) | AMOLED, 120Hz |
PLATFORM4 fields
| Specification | HMD Pulse+ | X8c |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (2x1.6 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| Chipset | Unisoc T606 (12 nm) | Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 685 (6 nm) |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MP1 | Adreno 610 |
| OS | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, 3 years of quarterly security updates | Android 15, MagicOS 9 |
MEMORY4 fields
| Specification | HMD Pulse+ | X8c |
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (up to 256GB) | No |
| Internal | 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM | 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB |
| Storage/RAM variants | 4GB + 128GB, 6GB + 128GB, 8GB + 128GB | 6GB + 128GB, 8GB + 128GB, 8GB + 256GB, 8GB + 512GB |
MAIN CAMERA3 fields
| Specification | HMD Pulse+ | X8c |
|---|---|---|
| Features | LED flash, HDR, Super Night + Tripod mode, FlashShot, AI HDR | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| MAIN CAMERA | 50 MP, (wide), AF; auxiliary lens | 108 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.67", PDAF, OIS; 5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS |
SELFIE CAMERA3 fields
| Specification | HMD Pulse+ | X8c |
|---|---|---|
| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Selfie camera | 8 MP, (wide) | 50 MP, f/2.1, (wide) |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
SOUND2 fields
| Specification | HMD Pulse+ | X8c |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
COMMUNICATION6 fields
| Specification | HMD Pulse+ | X8c |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS, GALILEO | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
FEATURES1 field
| Specification | HMD Pulse+ | X8c |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass, ambient light | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity (ultrasonic), compass |
BATTERY3 fields
| Specification | HMD Pulse+ | X8c |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging Type | 10W wired | 35W wired |
| Type | Li-Ion, user replaceable (QuickFix) | Li-Po |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION4 fields
| Specification | HMD Pulse+ | X8c |
|---|---|---|
| Colors | Apricot Crush, Midnight Blue, Glacier Green | Marrs Green, Midnight Black, Moonlight White, Cloud Purple |
| Launch Price (USD) | $176.00 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) | $275.00 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) |
| Models | HMD Pulse+ | ABR-LX1, ABR-LX2, ABR-LX3 |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦246,400 (Stored estimate) | ₦245,000 (Seller price) |
SECURITY1 field
| Specification | HMD Pulse+ | X8c |
|---|---|---|
| Security | Fingerprint (side-mounted), face unlock | Fingerprint (under display, optical), face unlock |