HMD Pulse Pro
#2964
ZTE Blade A72s
#3363Category Breakdown
HMD Pulse Pro
ZTE Blade A72s
Performance
75.475.2
Camera
19.119.1
Display
75.873.0
Battery
33.733.7
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
61.151.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
44.841.7
Summary
- The HMD Pulse Pro features a slightly smaller 6.65-inch display compared to the 6.75-inch screen of the ZTE Blade A72s, both utilizing IPS LCD technology with a 90Hz refresh rate.
- Performance-wise, both devices are powered by the Unisoc T606 chipset, but the Pulse Pro offers configurations with up to 8GB of RAM, while the Blade A72s has a maximum of 3GB.
- In terms of camera capabilities, both have a 50 MP main sensor, but the Blade A72s includes additional macro and depth sensors, while the Pulse Pro has a higher resolution 50 MP selfie camera.
- Both phones are equipped with a 5000 mAh battery, but the Blade A72s supports faster charging at 22.5W compared to the Pulse Pro's 20W.
- The Pulse Pro runs on Android 14, offering a more recent software experience than the Blade A72s, which operates on Android 12.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HMD Pulse Pro
ZTE Blade A72s
General
Release Date
2024, April 24
2022, June 19
Announced
2024, April 24
2022, June 19
Description
N/A
Also known as ZTE Optus X Max in Australia
Display
Size
6.65"
6.75"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 480 nits (typ), 600 nits (HBM)
IPS LCD, 90Hz
Resolution
720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~265 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~260 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
90Hz
90Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Unisoc T606 (12 nm)
Unisoc T606 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x1.6 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x1.6 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G57 MP1
Mali-G57 MP1
Memory
128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
128GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP, (wide), AF2 MP, (depth)
50 MP, (wideo), AF2 MP, (macro)2 MP, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
LED flash
Front Camera
50 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
Yes
720p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh, user replaceable
Li-Ion 5000 mAh
Charging Details
20W wired
22.5W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
163.2 x 75 x 8.6 mm (6.43 x 2.95 x 0.34 in)
168 x 77.5 x 8.6 mm (6.61 x 3.05 x 0.34 in)
Weight
196 g
198 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black Ocean, Clacier Creen, Twilight Purple
Space Gray, Sky Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GALILEO
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 14
Android 12
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity