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HMD Pulse+ vs Motorola Defy (2021 XT2083-9)

Side by side comparison between HMD Pulse+ vs Motorola Defy (2021) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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6.65"
IPS

720x1612

50
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Removable)

vs
10Points Motorola Defy (2021 XT2083-9) Compare HMD Pulse+ X
6.5"
IPS

720x1600

48
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? HMD Pulse+

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Pulse+} 11 Advantages HMD Pulse+ vs Defy (2021 XT2083-9)} 10 Advantages Motorola Defy (2021 XT2083-9)
+128GB (101GB available)110%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs64GB (48GB available)
+UFS 2.2Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 5.1
+187 grams (6.55 ounces)24%
Lighter
vs232 grams (8.12 ounces)
+8.45 millimeters (0.33 inches)29%
Thinner
vs10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)
+90Hz50%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
vs60Hz
+720x1612 pixels1%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1600 pixels
+6.65"2%
Larger screen
vs6.5"
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+Android 15Advantage
Android 15 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 11
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)vs+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (11nm)37%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
265 PPIvs+270 PPI2%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(dual camera) 50MP + 2MPvs+(triple camera) 48MP + 2MP + 2MP1%
Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo only main cameravs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
10Wvs+20W100%
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
Type-C reversible connectorvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass VictusAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
IP52 certifiedvs+IP68 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

34 Common items in both devices
4GB LPDDR4 / 4GB LPDDR4X
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
Plastic body, glass front
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
+27 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

HMD Pulse+Motorola Defy (2021 XT2083-9)
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ModelHMD Pulse+Defy (2021 XT2083-9)
Other model namesHMD Pulse PlusMotorola Defy (2021, Global)
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandHMDMotorola
Release date4/29/2024, Announced: 4/24/20247/25/2021, Announced: 6/17/2021
Depth8.45 millimeters (0.33 inches)10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)
Size (width x height)75.02 x 163.19 millimeters (2.95 x 6.42 in)78.2 x 169.8 millimeters (3.08 x 6.69 in)
Weight187 grams (6.55 ounces)232 grams (8.12 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP52 certified: protection against dust and splashingIP68 certified: dust/waterproof over 1.5 meters and 30min.
MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

HMD Pulse+Motorola Defy (2021 XT2083-9)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.65" inches6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~86.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~76.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1612 pixels (20:9)720x1600 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)265 PPI270 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass Victus
Refresh rate90Hz60Hz
Display features480nits[typ], 600nits[peak]Not supported

๐Ÿค– Operating System

HMD Pulse+Motorola Defy (2021 XT2083-9)
System versionAndroid 14Android 10
Firmware updateAndroid 15Android 11
User Interfacefeature not registeredMy UX

โš™๏ธ Processor

HMD Pulse+Motorola Defy (2021 XT2083-9)
Chipset64bit: Unisoc Tiger T606 (12nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 (SM6115) (11nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A75 (Dual-core)
6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G57 MC1 (650MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 610 (950MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 177213 (v8), 164490 (v9)
Geekbench: 5403 (v4.4), 1511 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 13fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

HMD Pulse+Motorola Defy (2021 XT2083-9)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR44GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage128GB (101GB available)
UFS 2.2
64GB (48GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

HMD Pulse+Motorola Defy (2021 XT2083-9)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/2100UMTS 800/850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40)
VoLTE
LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/2100UMTS 800/850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40)
VoLTE
LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

HMD Pulse+Motorola Defy (2021 XT2083-9)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
50 megapixels
2MP depth
(triple camera)
48 megapixels
2MP macro f/2.41/5"
2MP depth f/2.41/5"
Main camera resolution8160x6120 pixels8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.8ยตm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras1080p@30fpsfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

HMD Pulse+Motorola Defy (2021 XT2083-9)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12ยตm pixel

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

HMD Pulse+Motorola Defy (2021 XT2083-9)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)
OZO Audio
Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation1 microphone2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

HMD Pulse+Motorola Defy (2021 XT2083-9)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C reversible connector3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEOA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

HMD Pulse+Motorola Defy (2021 XT2083-9)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

HMD Pulse+Motorola Defy (2021 XT2083-9)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts10W Wired charging20W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy59 hours (2.5 days)feature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

โž• Other features

HMD Pulse+Motorola Defy (2021 XT2083-9)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Apricot Crush, Midnight blue, Glacier greenโ€ข Colors: Black, Green

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

HMD Pulse+Motorola Defy (2021 XT2083-9)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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