Nokia 6.1 (32GB) vs HMD Pulse Pro

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Side by side comparison between Nokia 6.1 vs HMD Pulse Pro 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 HMD Pulse Pro X Nokia 6.1 (32GB) 11Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

16
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

16Points HMD Pulse Pro Compare Nokia 6.1 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.65"
IPS

720x1612

50
MP

50mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(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!

11 Advantages Nokia 6.1 (32GB)	vs	16 Advantages HMD Pulse Pro
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)19% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)
+172 grams (6.02 ounces)14% Lighter	vs	196 grams (6.86 ounces)
+8.15 millimeters (0.32 inches)5% Thinner	vs	8.55 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+1080x1920 pixels79% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1612 pixels
+401 PPI51% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	265 PPI
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
3GB LPDDR4	vs	+4GB LPDDR433% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (22GB available)	vs	+128GB (101GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.1	vs	+UFS 2.2Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
60Hz	vs	+90Hz50% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
5.5"	vs	+6.65"21% Larger screen
(back) 16MP	vs	+(dual camera) 50MP + 2MP2 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 50MP5 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 10	vs	+Android 16Advantage Android 16 is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3000 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh67% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
18W	vs	+20W11% 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.
2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+IP52 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

28 Common items in both devices

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo on both cameras

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Nokia 6.1 (32GB)	HMD Pulse Pro
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Model	6.1 (32GB)	Pulse Pro
Other model names	Nokia 6.1 Dual-sim TA-1043, TA-1045, TA-1089, HMD Plate 2	HMD Pulse Pro
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International), Canada, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	Nokia	HMD
Release date	5/6/2018, Announced: 1/5/2018	4/26/2024, Announced: 4/24/2024
Depth	8.15 millimeters (0.32 inches)	8.55 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.8 x 148.8 millimeters (2.98 x 5.86 in)	75.02 x 163.19 millimeters (2.95 x 6.42 in)
Weight	172 grams (6.02 ounces)	196 grams (6.86 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing
📲 Display
	Nokia 6.1 (32GB)	HMD Pulse Pro
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.5" inches	6.65" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~73.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~86.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)	720x1612 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	265 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	90Hz
Display features	Not supported	480nits[typ], 600nits[peak]
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia 6.1 (32GB)	HMD Pulse Pro
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 14
Firmware update	Android 10	Android 16
User Interface	Android One edition	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia 6.1 (32GB)	HMD Pulse Pro
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 (SDM630) (14nm)	64bit: Unisoc Tiger T606 (12nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A75 (Dual-core) 6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 508 (650-700Mhz)	ARM Mali-G57 MC1 (650MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 90435 (v7) Geekbench: 4225 (v4.4) GFXBench: 6fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 222261 (v10)
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia 6.1 (32GB)	HMD Pulse Pro
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR4	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.1	128GB (101GB available) UFS 2.2
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia 6.1 (32GB)	HMD Pulse Pro
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated 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 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 TA-1043 version: LTE (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) TA-1045 version: LTE (2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 17, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38) TA-1089 version: LTE (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Nokia 6.1 (32GB)	HMD Pulse Pro
Back camera (main camera)	16 megapixels	(dual camera) 50 megapixels 2MP depth
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	27mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	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	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	Zeiss optics	1080p@30fps
📸 Front camera
	Nokia 6.1 (32GB)	HMD Pulse Pro
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	50 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/4" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Nokia 6.1 (32GB)	HMD Pulse Pro
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Mono sound (not stereo) OZO Audio
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	1 microphone
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia 6.1 (32GB)	HMD Pulse Pro
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
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, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia 6.1 (32GB)	HMD Pulse Pro
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia 6.1 (32GB)	HMD Pulse Pro
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging	20W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	16 hours	59 hours (2.5 days)
Standby	507 hours (21.1 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Nokia 6.1 (32GB)	HMD Pulse Pro
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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/copper, White/iron, Blue/gold	• Colors: Black ocean, Glacier green, Twilight purple
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia 6.1 (32GB)	HMD Pulse Pro
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