HMD Pulse Pro vs Xiaomi Mi Play

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Side by side comparison between HMD Pulse Pro vs Xiaomi Mi Play phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

2/1/2026 9:42 AM, updated: 2/2/2026 5:37 PM

Compare Xiaomi Mi Play X HMD Pulse Pro 18Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.65"
IPS

720x1612

50
MP

50mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Removable)

08Points Xiaomi Mi Play Compare HMD Pulse Pro X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.84"
IPS

1080x2280

12
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? HMD Pulse Pro

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!

18 Advantages HMD Pulse Pro	vs	8 Advantages Xiaomi Mi Play
+128GB (101GB available)94% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (52GB available)
+UFS 2.2Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+6.65"14% Larger screen	vs	5.84"
+(dual camera) 50MP + 2MP3 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 12MP + 2MP
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+(front) 50MP5 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+Android 16Advantage Android 16 is newer and safer	vs	Android 8.1 Oreo
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5000 mAh67% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3000 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+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.	vs	10W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+IP52 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)	vs	+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)28% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
196 grams (6.86 ounces)	vs	+150 grams (5.25 ounces)31% Lighter
8.55 millimeters (0.34 inches)	vs	+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)10% Thinner
720x1612 pixels	vs	+1080x2280 pixels112% Higher resolution screen
265 PPI	vs	+432 PPI63% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

28 Common items in both devices

4GB LPDDR4 / 4GB LPDDR4X

Plastic body, glass front

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

+21 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	HMD Pulse Pro	Xiaomi Mi Play
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Model	Pulse Pro	Xiaomi Mi Play
Other model names	HMD Pulse Pro	小米Play, Xiaomi Play M1901F9E, M1901F9T, Xiaomi Lotus
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Brazil, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, (Global, International)
Brand	HMD	Xiaomi
Release date	4/26/2024, Announced: 4/24/2024	12/1/2018
Depth	8.55 millimeters (0.34 inches)	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.02 x 163.19 millimeters (2.95 x 6.42 in)	71.89 x 147.76 millimeters (2.83 x 5.82 in)
Weight	196 grams (6.86 ounces)	150 grams (5.25 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing	Not supported
📲 Display
	HMD Pulse Pro	Xiaomi Mi Play
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.65" inches	5.84" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~86.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~80.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1612 pixels (20:9)	1080x2280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	265 PPI	432 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	90Hz	feature not registered
Display features	480nits[typ], 600nits[peak]	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	HMD Pulse Pro	Xiaomi Mi Play
System version	Android 14	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 16	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	HMD Pulse Pro	Xiaomi Mi Play
Chipset	64bit: Unisoc Tiger T606 (12nm)	64bit: MediaTek Helio P35 (MT6765) (12nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A75 (Dual-core) 6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G57 MC1 (650MHz)	PowerVR GE8320 MP2 (680MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 222261 (v10)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	HMD Pulse Pro	Xiaomi Mi Play
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (101GB available) UFS 2.2	64GB (52GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	HMD Pulse Pro	Xiaomi Mi Play
Dual-SIM	Dual-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 card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40) VoLTE	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	HMD Pulse Pro	Xiaomi Mi Play
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 50 megapixels 2MP depth	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 2MP depth
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.25µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	1080p@30fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	HMD Pulse Pro	Xiaomi Mi Play
Front camera (secondary)	50 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	HMD Pulse Pro	Xiaomi Mi Play
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo) OZO Audio	Supported
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	HMD Pulse Pro	Xiaomi Mi Play
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 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
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	HMD Pulse Pro	Xiaomi Mi Play
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	HMD Pulse Pro	Xiaomi Mi Play
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	20W Wired fast charging	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	59 hours (2.5 days)	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	HMD Pulse Pro	Xiaomi Mi Play
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black ocean, Glacier green, Twilight purple	• Colors: Black, Dream Blue, Twilight Gold • MIUI 10 • 19:9 aspect ratio screen • Silicon case included
☢️ Radiation rate
	HMD Pulse Pro	Xiaomi Mi Play
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered