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HMD Pulse+ vs Redmi 17C (China)

WINNER
HMD Pulse+
28.2Inno Score
VS
Redmi 17C (China)
27.9Inno Score
20chipPerformancechip20
29.1Display38.8
29Camera20.5
38.8Battery40.3
28Features20
5 spec wins — HMD Pulse+5 spec wins — Redmi 17C (China)

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: HMD Pulse+ scores 28.2 against 27.9 for Redmi 17C (China). Pick by the categories that matter to you — HMD Pulse+ edges ahead in camera and features, or by price.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the HMD Pulse+

  • Stronger camera score: 29 vs 21
  • Stronger features score: 28 vs 20
  • 285% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 13 MP
  • 60% higher Front camera: 8 MP vs 5 MP
  • Has NFC — the other doesn't

Reasons to pick the Redmi 17C (China)

  • Stronger display score: 39 vs 29
  • 80% higher Wired charging: 18 W vs 10 W
  • 33% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 90 Hz

Display

Display comparison: HMD Pulse+ versus Redmi 17C (China)
SpecHMD Pulse+Redmi 17C (China)
Screen size6.56 ″6.88 ″+5%
Panel typeIPS LCDIPS LCD
Resolution720x1612720x1640
Pixel density269 ppi+3%260 ppi
Refresh rate90 Hz120 Hz+33%
Peak brightness600 nits600 nits
Screen-to-body—84 %

Performance

Performance comparison: HMD Pulse+ versus Redmi 17C (China)
SpecHMD Pulse+Redmi 17C (China)
ChipsetUnisoc T606MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra
RAM (max)4 GB4 GB
Storage options128GB64/128GB

Camera

Camera comparison: HMD Pulse+ versus Redmi 17C (China)
SpecHMD Pulse+Redmi 17C (China)
Main camera50 MP+285%13 MP
Main aperture—f/2.2
Max video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Front camera8 MP+60%5 MP
OIS—No

Battery

Battery comparison: HMD Pulse+ versus Redmi 17C (China)
SpecHMD Pulse+Redmi 17C (China)
Capacity5,000 mAh5,160 mAh+3%
Wired charging10 W18 W+80%

Design

Design comparison: HMD Pulse+ versus Redmi 17C (China)
SpecHMD Pulse+Redmi 17C (China)
Weight187 g+9%206 g
Thickness8.5 mm8.2 mm+3%
IP ratingIP52—
Frame material—Plastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: HMD Pulse+ versus Redmi 17C (China)
SpecHMD Pulse+Redmi 17C (China)
5GNoNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.05.4
NFCYesNo
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMNoNo

Software

Software comparison: HMD Pulse+ versus Redmi 17C (China)
SpecHMD Pulse+Redmi 17C (China)
OS at launchAndroid 14Android 16 (HyperOS 3)
OS update pledge2 years—

Audio

Audio comparison: HMD Pulse+ versus Redmi 17C (China)
SpecHMD Pulse+Redmi 17C (China)
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5mm jackYesYes

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