HMD Pulse Pro, Pulse+ and Pulse with 6.65″ 90Hz screen, RIY design and 5000mAh battery.

Human Mobile Devices (HMD) has finally unveiled its first line of smartphones under the original HMD line – HMD Pulse Pro, HMD Pulse+ and HMD Pulse after teasers and leaks.

HMD Pulse Collection

The HMD Pulse collection features HMD's original line with clean lines, calm tones, modern aesthetics, stylish repairability and bold design, all at an affordable price.

According to HMD, every phone in the HMD Pulse range is designed for easy repair, called “first generation repairability”. You can replace damaged parts without professional help, thanks to self-repair kits available in partnership with iFixit.

HMD Pulse Pro

The Pulse Pro variant features sleek designs, contemporary looks, along with a 6.65″ HD+ 90Hz display with a brightness of up to 600 nits.

It runs on Unisoc T606 with 6GB of RAM (expandable to 8GB via virtual RAM) and 128GB of storage, expandable up to 256GB via MicroSD card.

For photography, it has a 50MP main camera with skin tone optimization + 2MP depth sensor and LED flash on the back, and a 50MP selfie camera that supports selfie gestures and slow-motion selfies.

It houses a 5000mAh QuickFix replaceable battery with 20W fast charging, which offers up to 59 hours on a single charge and promises 800 full charge cycles according to HMD.

Quick specs: HMD Pulse Pro

• Design: RIY design
• Display: 6.65″ HD+ 90Hz, resolution 1612 x 720, brightness up to 600 nits, NTSC 70%, aspect ratio 20:9
• Camera: 50MP AF + 2MP Depth + LED Flash; 50MP front
• Processor: Unisoc T606
• Battery: 5000 mAh QuickFix replaceable battery
• Battery life: up to 59 hours on a single charge
• Charging: USB-C (USB 2.0); 20 W; 800 full charge cycles
• Storage: 6GB / 128GB; MicroSD up to 256 GB; Virtual RAM options: 4GB, 6GB, 8GB
• Operating system: Android 14; 2 years of OS updates, 3 years of security updates (quarterly)
• Audio: OZO
• Security: Side fingerprint sensor, face unlock
• Sensors: accelerometer (G sensor), ambient light sensor, e-compass, proximity sensor
• Connectivity: Nano Sim, 4G / 3G/ 2G, Wi-Fi 5 (ac), Bluetooth v5.2, NFC, 3.5mm Jack, GPS/AGPS/Galileo, OTG
• IPX rating: IP52 water resistant
• Dimensions (W x D x L) mm: 75.02 x 8.55 x 163.19
• Weight: 196 g

HMD Pulse+ and Pulse

Both models have the same 6.65″ HD+ 90Hz display, 600 nits brightness and weigh 187g. Similar to the Pro version, both the Pulse+ and the Pulse run on Unisoc T606.

In terms of storage, the Pulse offers 64GB of internal storage while the Pulse+ offers 128GB. Both support external storage up to 256GB via MicroSD card, along with 4GB of RAM (supports virtual RAM).

In terms of optics, Pulse features a 13 MP main camera + 2 MP depth sensor and LED flash, with an 8 MP front camera. Pulse+ upgrades 50MP main camera + 2MP depth sensor, LED flash and 50MP front camera. Both devices support skin tone optimization.

Both devices have a 5000mAh QuickFix replaceable battery like the Pulse Pro but with 10W charging.

Quick specs: HMD Pulse+ and Pulse

• Design: RIY design
• Display: 6.65″ HD+ 90Hz, resolution 1612 x 720, brightness up to 600 nits, NTSC 70%, aspect ratio 20:9
• Camera (pulse): 13MP AF + 2MP Depth + LED Flash; 8 MP front
• Camera (Pulse+): 50MP AF + 2MP Depth + LED Flash; 50MP front
• Processor: Unisoc T606
• Battery: 5000 mAh QuickFix replaceable battery
• Battery life: up to 59 hours on a single charge
• Charging: USB-C (USB 2.0); 10W; 800 full charge cycles
• Storage (pulse): 4 GB / 64 GB; MicroSD up to 256 GB; Virtual RAM options: 4GB, 6GB
• Storage (Pulse+): 4GB / 128GB; MicroSD up to 256 GB; Virtual RAM options: 4GB, 6GB, 8GB

Common characteristics

All the devices feature OZO Audio, a side fingerprint sensor integrated with the power button and connectivity options like 4G, Wi-Fi 5 (ac), Bluetooth v5.0, NFC, 3.5mm jack, USB type C (USB 2.0), and GPS/Galileo.

They run on Android 14 with 2 OS updates and receive quarterly security updates for three years. In addition, they are IP52 rated for dust and water resistance.

The Pulse collection is made from recycled materials and features a 'Repair it Yourself' (RIY) design. Users can visit the HMD Repair Hub at ifixit.com for replacement parts and step-by-step guides for repairs.

Prices and availability

The HMD Pulse and Pulse+ are available on HMD.com starting today, while the Pro model will be available soon. The price is as follows:

• HMD Pulse: EUR 140 (USD 149 or Rs. 12,498 approx), available in Dream Pink, Meteor Black and Atmos Blue.
• HMD Pulse+: EUR 160 (USD 171 or Rs. 14,284 approx), available in Apricot Crush, Midnight Blue and Glacier Green.
• HMD Pulse Pro: EUR 180 (USD 192 or Rs. 16,070 approx), available in Glacier Green, Black Ocean and Twilight Purple.

Commenting on the launch, Lars Silberbauer, CMO of Human Mobile Devices, said,

We have our finger on the pulse and understand consumer needs while anticipating market trends. Repair is the cornerstone of a new chapter in smartphone innovation. Forget the ordinary; this marks a new era of smartphone sophistication with substance.