Samsung Galaxy Nexus (SC-04D) vs HMD Pulse

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Nexus vs HMD Pulse 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 HMD Pulse X Samsung Galaxy Nexus (SC-04D) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.65"
AMOLED

720x1280

5
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1750
mAh

(Removable)

26Points HMD Pulse Compare Samsung Galaxy Nexus X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.65"
IPS

720x1612

13
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(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!

7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Nexus (SC-04D)	vs	26 Advantages HMD Pulse
+135 grams (4.73 ounces)39% Lighter	vs	187 grams (6.55 ounces)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+316 PPI19% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	265 PPI
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+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
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)	vs	+1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)157% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+4GB LPDDR43 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (28GB available)	vs	+64GB (49GB available)75% More internal storage for applications and files
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
8.94 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+8.45 millimeters (0.33 inches)6% Thinner
60Hz	vs	+90Hz50% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
720x1280 pixels	vs	+720x1612 pixels26% Higher resolution screen
4.65"	vs	+6.65"43% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(dual camera) 13MP + 2MP193% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 1.3MP	vs	+(front) 8MP5 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.3 Jelly Bean	vs	+Android 16Advantage Android 16 is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 150 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
1750 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh186% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
3.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+IP52 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

21 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Full HD (1920x1080)

Capacitive

+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy Nexus (SC-04D)	HMD Pulse
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Model	Galaxy Nexus (SC-04D)	HMD Pulse
Other model names	Google Galaxy Nexus 3G SGH-N044, Samsung SC-04D	HMD Pulse TA-1589, TA-1594, TA-1604
Country or region available	South Korea, Japan	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	HMD
Release date	11/17/2011, Announced: 10/29/2011	4/24/2024
Depth	8.94 millimeters (0.35 inches)	8.45 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	67.94 x 135.5 millimeters (2.67 x 5.33 in)	75.02 x 163.19 millimeters (2.95 x 6.42 in)
Weight	135 grams (4.73 ounces)	187 grams (6.55 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing
📲 Display
	Galaxy Nexus (SC-04D)	HMD Pulse
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4.65" inches	6.65" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~64.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~86.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels (16:9)	720x1612 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	316 PPI	265 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	90Hz
Display features	Not supported	480nits[typ], 600nits[peak]
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Nexus (SC-04D)	HMD Pulse
System version	Android 4.0.1 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 14
Firmware update	Android 4.3 Jelly Bean	Android 16
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Nexus (SC-04D)	HMD Pulse
Chipset	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 4460 (45nm)	64bit: Unisoc Tiger T606 (12nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A75 (Dual-core) 6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX540 MP1 (384MHz)	ARM Mali-G57 MC1 (650MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Nexus (SC-04D)	HMD Pulse
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	32GB (28GB available)	64GB (49GB available) UFS 2.2
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Nexus (SC-04D)	HMD Pulse
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	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 800/2100	UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	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+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	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	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Galaxy Nexus (SC-04D)	HMD Pulse
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 2MP depth
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.8 (aperture)	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
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@30fps
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Nexus (SC-04D)	HMD Pulse
Front camera (secondary)	1.3 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x1024 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	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
	Galaxy Nexus (SC-04D)	HMD Pulse
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo) OZO Audio
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	1 microphone
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Nexus (SC-04D)	HMD Pulse
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Nexus (SC-04D)	HMD Pulse
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Nexus (SC-04D)	HMD Pulse
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1750 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	10W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	8.3 hours	59 hours (2.5 days)
Standby	270 hours (11.3 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Nexus (SC-04D)	HMD Pulse
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • Curved glass screen (Contour Display) • Oleophobic coating resistance screen • Google Maps 5.0 3D • WiFi hotspot Java framework	• Colors: Meteor black, Dreamy pink, Atmos blue
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Nexus (SC-04D)	HMD Pulse
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.49W/kg (head), 1.08W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.294W/kg (head), 0.274W/kg (body)	feature not registered