ZTE Axon 7 (128GB) vs HMD Pulse+

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Side by side comparison between ZTE Axon 7 vs HMD Pulse+ phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

2/1/2026 9:28 AM, updated: 2/1/2026 9:44 AM

Compare HMD Pulse+ X ZTE Axon 7 (128GB) 17Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

1440x2560

20
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Quad-core

3250
mAh

(Non removable)

13Points HMD Pulse+ Compare ZTE Axon 7 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.65"
IPS

720x1612

50
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)

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17 Advantages ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)	vs	13 Advantages HMD Pulse+
+6GB LPDDR450% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR4
+128GB (114GB available)13% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	128GB (101GB available)
+175 grams (6.13 ounces)7% Lighter	vs	187 grams (6.55 ounces)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)7% Thinner	vs	8.45 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+1440x2560 pixels2 times Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1612 pixels
+534 PPI102% 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
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 150 Mbps
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core	vs	+1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)10% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
5.5"	vs	+6.65"21% Larger screen
(back) 20MP	vs	+(dual camera) 50MP + 2MP161% 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
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	vs	+Android 15Advantage Android 15 is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3250 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh54% 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	+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
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	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+IP52 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

20 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

(front) 8MP

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE-A

Capacitive

+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)	HMD Pulse+
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Model	Axon 7 (128GB)	HMD Pulse+
Other model names	ZTE Axon 7 Premium Dual-Sim A2017, A7G343	HMD Pulse Plus
Country or region available	China, USA, Hong Kong, Taiwan	(Global, International)
Brand	ZTE	HMD
Release date	5/1/2016	4/29/2024, Announced: 4/24/2024
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8.45 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	75 x 151.7 millimeters (2.95 x 5.97 in)	75.02 x 163.19 millimeters (2.95 x 6.42 in)
Weight	175 grams (6.13 ounces)	187 grams (6.55 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing
📲 Display
	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)	HMD Pulse+
Display type	AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.5" inches	6.65" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~73.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~86.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2560 pixels	720x1612 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	534 PPI	265 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	90Hz
Display features	feature not registered	480nits[typ], 600nits[peak]
🤖 Operating System
	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)	HMD Pulse+
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 14
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 15
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)	HMD Pulse+
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm)	64bit: Unisoc Tiger T606 (12nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (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	Qualcomm Adreno 530	ARM Mali-G57 MC1 (650MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)	HMD Pulse+
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	128GB (114GB available)	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
	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)	HMD Pulse+
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	300/50 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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6	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, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	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	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	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)	HMD Pulse+
Back camera (main camera)	20 megapixels	(dual camera) 50 megapixels 2MP depth
Main camera resolution	5952x3348 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/1.8 (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	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical 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 only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@30fps
📸 Front camera
	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)	HMD Pulse+
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	f/2.2 (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
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)	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+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)	HMD Pulse+
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 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
	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)	HMD Pulse+
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)	HMD Pulse+
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity	3250 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	10W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	16 hours	59 hours (2.5 days)
Standby	360 hours (15 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)	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	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Gold • Aluminum body • MiFavor UI 4.0 • 2.5D glass screen • Quick Charge 3.0 • Fast battery charging: 83% in 30min • Slow motion 720p@240fps • Dolby Atmos audio • Miracast	• Colors: Apricot Crush, Midnight blue, Glacier green
☢️ Radiation rate
	ZTE Axon 7 (128GB)	HMD Pulse+
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