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| HMD Pulse | Spark 50 4G | |
|---|---|---|
| LAUNCH DATE | ||
| Announced | April 24, 2024 | 2026, April 14 |
| Released | 2024-04-24 | 2026-04-14 |
| Status | Available. Released 2024, April 24 | Available |
| NETWORK | ||
| 2G Bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G LTE | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40 | LTE |
| 5G | No | No |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE | LTE |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE | 2G | 3G | 4G |
| BODY | ||
| Build | Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame |
| Dimensions | 163.2 x 75.0 x 8.5 mm | 167.8 x 79.2 x 8.2 mm (6.61 x 3.12 x 0.32 in) |
| IP Rating | IP52 dust and splash resistant | IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM (dual SIM, market dependent) | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Weight | 187 g | 210 g (7.41 oz) |
| DISPLAY | ||
| Brightness | 480 nits (typ), 600 nits (HBM) | — |
| Protection | Scratch-resistant glass | — |
| Refresh Rate | 90Hz | 120Hz |
| Resolution | 720 x 1612 pixels (~265 ppi density) | 720*1600 |
| Screen-to-body | ~86.8% | ~83.5% |
| Size | 6.56 inches | Main: 6.78 inches |
| Type | IPS LCD, 90Hz, 480 nits (typ), 600 nits (HBM) | IPS LCD, 120Hz |
| PLATFORM | ||
| 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) |
| Chipset | Unisoc T606 (12 nm) | MediaTek Helio G81 |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MP1 | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| OS | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, 3 years of quarterly security updates | Android 16 |
| MEMORY | ||
| Card slot | microSDXC (up to 256GB) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM | 128 GB |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 4 GB / 6 GB physical RAM |
| Storage/RAM variants | 4GB + 64GB, 6GB + 64GB | 128 GB; 4 GB / 6 GB physical RAM |
| MAIN CAMERA | ||
| Features | Dual-LED flash, HDR, Super Night + Tripod mode, FlashShot, AI HDR | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| MAIN CAMERA | 13 MP, (wide), AF | 50MP, Rear Flash |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| SELFIE CAMERA | ||
| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Selfie camera | 8 MP, (wide) | 8MP, Front Flash |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| SOUND | ||
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Stereo speakers |
| COMMUNICATION | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE | Yes |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) | No |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS, GALILEO | GPS |
| Radio | No | FM radio |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB-C |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band | Yes |
| FEATURES | ||
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass, ambient light | Software Gyroscope | Side Fingerprint Sensor | Infrared Remote Control |
| BATTERY | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 7000mAh |
| Charging Type | 10W wired | 18W charging |
| Type | Li-Ion, user replaceable (QuickFix) | 7000 mAh, non-removable |
| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
| Colors | Meteor Black, Dreamy Pink, Atmos Blue | Halo Blue / Neo Titanium / Ink Black |
| Compatibility | — | Bangladesh specification set |
| Launch Price (USD) | $154.00 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) | — |
| Models | TA-1589, TA-1594, TA-1604 | — |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦215,600 | ₦175,000 |
| SECURITY | ||
| Security | Fingerprint (side-mounted), face unlock | Side-mounted fingerprint sensor |