HMD Pulse
#3090
Oppo A18
#2864Category Breakdown
HMD Pulse
Oppo A18
Performance
70.173.8
Camera
19.129.6
Display
75.877.8
Battery
33.733.7
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
61.157.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
43.845.6
Summary
- The HMD Pulse features a 6.65-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1612 pixels and a peak brightness of 600 nits, while the Oppo A18 has a slightly smaller 6.56-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but a peak brightness of 720 nits.
- In terms of performance, the Pulse is powered by a Unisoc T606 chipset, whereas the A18 uses a Mediatek Helio G85, with the latter offering a higher CPU clock speed.
- The camera capabilities differ as well, with the Pulse having a 13 MP rear camera compared to the A18's 8 MP, though both can record 1080p video.
- Both phones are equipped with a 5000 mAh battery, but the Pulse supports 10W charging, while the A18 does not support any charging.
- The Pulse runs on Android 14, while the A18 operates on Android 13 with an upgrade path to Android 15, providing a more current software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HMD Pulse
Oppo A18
General
Release Date
2024, April 24
2023, September 27
Announced
2024, April 24
2023, September 27
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.65"
6.56"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 480 nits (typ), 600 nits (HBM)
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 720 nits (peak)
Resolution
720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~265 ppi density)
720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
90Hz
90Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Unisoc T606 (12 nm)
Mediatek MT6769 Helio G85 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x1.6 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G57 MP1
Mali-G52 MC2
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, (wide), AFAuxiliary lens
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide), AF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
LED flash, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP
5 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
Front Camera Features
N/A
Panorama
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
Yes
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh, user replaceable
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
10W wired
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
163.2 x 75 x 8.5 mm (6.43 x 2.95 x 0.33 in)
163.7 x 75 x 8.2 mm (6.44 x 2.95 x 0.32 in)
Weight
187 g
188 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Meteor Black, Dreamy Pink, Atmos Blue
Glowing Black, Glowing 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 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GALILEO
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 14
Android 13, upgradable to Android 15, ColorOS 15
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass