HMD Pulse vs Motorola One Macro (XT2016-2)

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Side by side comparison between HMD Pulse vs Motorola One Macro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

2/1/2026 8:30 AM, updated: 2/2/2026 5:37 PM

Compare Motorola One Macro X HMD Pulse 13Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.65"
IPS

720x1612

13
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Removable)

06Points Motorola One Macro (XT2016-2) Compare HMD Pulse X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.2"
IPS

720x1520

13
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? HMD Pulse

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13 Advantages HMD Pulse	vs	6 Advantages Motorola One Macro (XT2016-2)
+UFS 2.2Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+8.45 millimeters (0.33 inches)7% Thinner	vs	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+90Hz50% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	60Hz
+720x1612 pixels6% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1520 pixels
+6.65"7% Larger screen	vs	6.2"
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+Android 16Advantage Android 16 is newer and safer	vs	Android 9.0 Pie
+5000 mAh25% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4000 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+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)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+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
1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core25% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
187 grams (6.55 ounces)	vs	+186 grams (6.51 ounces)1% Lighter
265 PPI	vs	+271 PPI2% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(dual camera) 13MP + 2MP	vs	+(triple camera) 13MP + 2MP + 2MP14% Higher resolution main camera
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

34 Common items in both devices

4GB LPDDR4 / 4GB LPDDR4X

64GB (49GB available) / 64GB (52GB available)

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

Plastic body, glass front

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

LED flash

+27 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	HMD Pulse	Motorola One Macro (XT2016-2)
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Model	HMD Pulse	One Macro (XT2016-2)
Other model names	HMD Pulse TA-1589, TA-1594, TA-1604	Lenovo One Macro XT2016, Motorola Lima
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), Brazil
Brand	HMD	Motorola
Release date	4/24/2024	10/12/2019
Depth	8.45 millimeters (0.33 inches)	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.02 x 163.19 millimeters (2.95 x 6.42 in)	75.41 x 157.6 millimeters (2.97 x 6.2 in)
Weight	187 grams (6.55 ounces)	186 grams (6.51 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	HMD Pulse	Motorola One Macro (XT2016-2)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.65" inches	6.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~86.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~80.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1612 pixels (20:9)	720x1520 pixels (19:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	265 PPI	271 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	90Hz	60Hz
Display features	480nits[typ], 600nits[peak]	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	HMD Pulse	Motorola One Macro (XT2016-2)
System version	Android 14	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 16	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	HMD Pulse	Motorola One Macro (XT2016-2)
Chipset	64bit: Unisoc Tiger T606 (12nm)	64bit: MediaTek MT6771 Helio P70M (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 2GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core) 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G57 MC1 (650MHz)	ARM Mali-G72 MP3 900Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	HMD Pulse	Motorola One Macro (XT2016-2)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (49GB available) UFS 2.2	64GB (52GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	HMD Pulse	Motorola One Macro (XT2016-2)
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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40) VoLTE	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 28, 66) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, 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	Motorola One Macro (XT2016-2)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 2MP depth	(triple camera) 13 megapixels 2MP macro f/2.21/5"1.75µm 2MP depth f/2.21/5"1.75µm
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 120 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.1" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/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	Motorola One Macro (XT2016-2)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
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	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	HMD Pulse	Motorola One Macro (XT2016-2)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo) OZO Audio	Supported
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
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	Motorola One Macro (XT2016-2)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	USB 2.0 Type-C, 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 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	HMD Pulse	Motorola One Macro (XT2016-2)
Sensors	Accelerometer 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 alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	HMD Pulse	Motorola One Macro (XT2016-2)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	10W Wired 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	Motorola One Macro (XT2016-2)
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: Meteor black, Dreamy pink, Atmos blue	• Colors: Space Blue, Ultraviolet • Silicone case included • Max Vision display • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	HMD Pulse	Motorola One Macro (XT2016-2)
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