ZTE Blade V8 Mini (16GB) vs HMD Pulse Pro

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Side by side comparison between ZTE Blade V8 Mini vs HMD Pulse Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

2/1/2026 9:42 AM, updated: 2/1/2026 3:07 PM

Compare HMD Pulse Pro X ZTE Blade V8 Mini (16GB) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2800
mAh

(Non removable)

22Points HMD Pulse Pro Compare ZTE Blade V8 Mini 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!

6 Advantages ZTE Blade V8 Mini (16GB)	vs	22 Advantages HMD Pulse Pro
+148 grams (5.18 ounces)32% Lighter	vs	196 grams (6.86 ounces)
+294 PPI11% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	265 PPI
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+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
1.4GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)34% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+4GB LPDDR4100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (9GB available)	vs	+128GB (101GB available)10 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+8.55 millimeters (0.34 inches)4% Thinner
720x1280 pixels	vs	+720x1612 pixels26% Higher resolution screen
5"	vs	+6.65"33% Larger screen
(dual camera) 13MP + 2MP	vs	+(dual camera) 50MP + 2MP3 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) 5MP	vs	+(front) 50MP9 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 7.0 Nougat	vs	+Android 15Advantage Android 15 is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2800 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh79% 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.
802.11 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
4.1 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
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

22 Common items in both devices

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo only main camera

Full HD (1920x1080)

+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	ZTE Blade V8 Mini (16GB)	HMD Pulse Pro
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Model	Blade V8 Mini (16GB)	Pulse Pro
Other model names	AT&T ZTE Blade V8 mini BV0850, ZTE BV0850	HMD Pulse Pro
Country or region available	(Global, International), (Latin America), China	(Global, International)
Brand	ZTE	HMD
Release date	3/1/2017	4/26/2024, Announced: 4/24/2024
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	8.55 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	70 x 143.5 millimeters (2.76 x 5.65 in)	75.02 x 163.19 millimeters (2.95 x 6.42 in)
Weight	148 grams (5.18 ounces)	196 grams (6.86 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 Blade V8 Mini (16GB)	HMD Pulse Pro
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5" inches	6.65" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~68.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~86.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	720x1612 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	294 PPI	265 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	90Hz
Display features	feature not registered	480nits[typ], 600nits[peak]
🤖 Operating System
	ZTE Blade V8 Mini (16GB)	HMD Pulse Pro
System version	Android 7.0 Nougat	Android 14
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 15
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	ZTE Blade V8 Mini (16GB)	HMD Pulse Pro
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 MSM8940 (28nm)	64bit: Unisoc Tiger T606 (12nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.1GHz 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 505	ARM Mali-G57 MC1 (650MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	ZTE Blade V8 Mini (16GB)	HMD Pulse Pro
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	16GB (9GB 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 Blade V8 Mini (16GB)	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 850/900/2100	UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20)	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+, 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	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 Blade V8 Mini (16GB)	HMD Pulse Pro
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 2MP	(dual camera) 50 megapixels 2MP depth
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	LED flash
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
Autofocus	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 only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@30fps
📸 Front camera
	ZTE Blade V8 Mini (16GB)	HMD Pulse Pro
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	50 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	LED	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
	ZTE Blade V8 Mini (16GB)	HMD Pulse Pro
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo) OZO Audio
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	1 microphone
Radio	FM	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, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	ZTE Blade V8 Mini (16GB)	HMD Pulse Pro
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	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	4.1 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) 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	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	ZTE Blade V8 Mini (16GB)	HMD Pulse Pro
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	ZTE Blade V8 Mini (16GB)	HMD Pulse Pro
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity	2800 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	20W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	59 hours (2.5 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	ZTE Blade V8 Mini (16GB)	HMD Pulse Pro
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: Red, Gold, Rose Gold • USB OTG On-The-Go • Aluminum body • 2.5D glass screen • Mifavor UI • VoLTE	• Colors: Black ocean, Glacier green, Twilight purple
☢️ Radiation rate
	ZTE Blade V8 Mini (16GB)	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