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Sony Xperia X (F5121) vs HMD Pulse

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia X vs HMD Pulse phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare HMD Pulse X Sony Xperia X (F5121) 12Points
5"
IPS

1080x1920

23
MP

13mp

3GB
RAM

Hexa-core

2620
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
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!

Xperia X (F5121)} 12 Advantages Sony Xperia X (F5121) vs Pulse} 13 Advantages HMD Pulse
+153 grams (5.36 ounces)22%
Lighter
vs187 grams (6.55 ounces)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)7%
Thinner
vs8.45 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+1080x1920 pixels79%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1612 pixels
+441 PPI66%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs265 PPI
+(back) 23MP56%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(dual camera) 13MP + 2MP
+(front) 13MP60%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 8MP
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 150 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
1.8GHz 64bit Hexa-corevs+1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)16%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR3vs+4GB LPDDR433%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (20GB available)vs+64GB (49GB available)145%
More internal storage for applications and files
5"vs+6.65"33%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallowvs+Android 16Advantage
Android 16 is newer and safer
Not supportedvs+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
2620 mAhvs+5000 mAh91%
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
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
4.2 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supportedvs+IP52 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

27 Common items in both devices
Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC / Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras
+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia X (F5121)HMD Pulse
 
ModelXperia X (F5121)HMD Pulse
Other model namesSony Xperia X 32GB F5121, Sony Suzu SSHMD Pulse TA-1589, TA-1594, TA-1604
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSonyHMD
Release date5/1/20164/24/2024
Depth7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)8.45 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)69.4 x 142.7 millimeters (2.73 x 5.62 in)75.02 x 163.19 millimeters (2.95 x 6.42 in)
Weight153 grams (5.36 ounces)187 grams (6.55 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing

📲 Display

Sony Xperia X (F5121)HMD Pulse
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5" inches6.65" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~69.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~86.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels720x1612 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)441 PPI265 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered90Hz
Display featuresfeature not registered480nits[typ], 600nits[peak]

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia X (F5121)HMD Pulse
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 14
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 16
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia X (F5121)HMD Pulse
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 MSM8956 (28nm)64bit: Unisoc Tiger T606 (12nm)
CPUHexa-core, 2 processors:
2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A72 (Dual-core)
4x 1.4GHz 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 controllerQualcomm Adreno 510 600MhzARM Mali-G57 MC1 (650MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia X (F5121)HMD Pulse
RAM memory3GB LPDDR34GB LPDDR4
Internal storage32GB (20GB available)64GB (49GB available)
UFS 2.2
External storageUntil 2TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia X (F5121)HMD Pulse
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 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 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,19,20,26,28)
TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia X (F5121)HMD Pulse
Back camera (main camera)23 megapixels(dual camera)
13 megapixels
2MP depth
Main camera resolution5536x4152 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.3" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered1080p@30fps

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia X (F5121)HMD Pulse
Front camera (secondary)13 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution4128x3096 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia X (F5121)HMD Pulse
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
OZO Audio
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more1 microphone
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviDMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia X (F5121)HMD Pulse
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia X (F5121)HMD Pulse
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia X (F5121)HMD Pulse
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2620 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging10W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered59 hours (2.5 days)
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia X (F5121)HMD Pulse
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
Miscellaneous• Colors: White, Graphite Black, Lime Gold, Rose Gold
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• Triluminos display
• Oleophobic coating
• Fingerprint sensor
• Sony Exmor RS sensor
• PDAF technology on camera
• Sony ClearAudio+
• PS4 integration
• Colors: Meteor black, Dreamy pink, Atmos blue

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia X (F5121)HMD Pulse
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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