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Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563) vs HMD Pulse+

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia Z2a vs HMD Pulse+ phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare HMD Pulse+ X Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563) 11Points
5"
IPS

1080x1920

20.7
MP

0.3mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
6.65"
IPS

720x1612

50
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? HMD Pulse+

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Xperia Z2a (D6563)} 11 Advantages Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563) vs Pulse+} 18 Advantages HMD Pulse+
+2.3GHz 32bit Quad-core1%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)
+163 grams (5.71 ounces)15%
Lighter
vs187 grams (6.55 ounces)
+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
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+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
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsIP52 certified
3GB LPDDR3vs+4GB LPDDR433%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (12GB available)vs+128GB (101GB available)7 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
11 millimeters (0.43 inches)vs+8.45 millimeters (0.33 inches)30%
Thinner
5"vs+6.65"33%
Larger screen
(back) 20.7MPvs+(dual camera) 50MP + 2MP151%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
HDR photo/video only main cameravs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 0.3MPvs+(front) 8MP25 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) VGA (640x480)vs+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 5.0.2 Lollipopvs+Android 16Advantage
Android 16 is newer and safer
Not supportedvs+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
3000 mAhvs+5000 mAh67%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
LiPo: li-ion polymer (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.
4.0 + 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.

24 Common items in both devices
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
4G LTE / 4G LTE-A
+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)HMD Pulse+
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ModelXperia Z2a (D6563)HMD Pulse+
Other model namesSony Xperia Z2A D6563, Sony CanopusHMD Pulse Plus
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSonyHMD
Release date7/1/20144/29/2024, Announced: 4/24/2024
Depth11 millimeters (0.43 inches)8.45 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)72 x 137 millimeters (2.83 x 5.39 in)75.02 x 163.19 millimeters (2.95 x 6.42 in)
Weight163 grams (5.71 ounces)187 grams (6.55 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWaterproof (IP?)IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing

📲 Display

Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)HMD Pulse+
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5" inches6.65" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~69.9% (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 Z2a (D6563)HMD Pulse+
System versionAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatAndroid 14
Firmware updateAndroid 5.0.2 LollipopAndroid 16
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)HMD Pulse+
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AB v364bit: Unisoc Tiger T606 (12nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.3GHz Krait 400 (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 330ARM Mali-G57 MC1 (650MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)HMD Pulse+
RAM memory3GB LPDDR34GB LPDDR4
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)128GB (101GB available)
UFS 2.2
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)HMD Pulse+
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 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 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 700/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,28)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+, LTEGPRS, 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 Z2a (D6563)HMD Pulse+
Back camera (main camera)20.7 megapixels(dual camera)
50 megapixels
2MP depth
Main camera resolution5248x3936 pixels8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 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 size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered1080p@30fps

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)HMD Pulse+
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)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 Z2a (D6563)HMD Pulse+
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
OZO Audio
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more1 microphone
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, XviD, H.264, H.263MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)HMD Pulse+
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHL-3USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth4.0 + 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 Z2a (D6563)HMD Pulse+
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)HMD Pulse+
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging10W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy19 hours59 hours (2.5 days)
Standby700 hours (29.2 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)HMD Pulse+
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice 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: Black, White, Turquoise
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 3
• Sony TRILUMINOS display
• Sony Exmor RS sensor camera
• Sony Clear Audio+
• 3D Surround Sound
• IP58 certified: dust proof and water resistant over 1m and 30min
Java framework
• Colors: Apricot Crush, Midnight blue, Glacier green

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)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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