HMD Pulse 2+ leak: 120Hz display, improved selfie with 4.5G

A fresh leak has surfaced revealing likely specs for HMD Global’s upcoming Pulse 2+, painting a picture of a budget phone that prioritizes a smooth screen and better connectivity over raw flagship performance.

What we know so far

According to the tip posted on X by HMD_MEME’S (@smashx_60), the Pulse 2+ is expected to ship with a 6.7-inch IPS LCD panel at HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate, protected by Dragon Tail glass. Inside, the phone reportedly runs on the Unisoc T615 — an octa-core setup with two Cortex-A75 cores and six Cortex-A55 cores — paired with either 4GB or 6GB of RAM and 128GB of UFS 2.1 storage.

• Display: 6.7-inch IPS, HD+, 120Hz, Dragon Tail glass
• Chipset: Unisoc T615 (2x Cortex-A75 + 6x Cortex-A55)
• Memory: 4GB / 6GB RAM; 128GB UFS 2.1 storage
• Battery & charging: 5,000mAh with 20W wired charging
• Cameras: 50 MP main (PDAF, f/1.8), 2 MP secondary, 13 MP front
• Connectivity & extras: Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, 4.5G (LTE‑Advanced Pro), custom hardware button
• Durability & software: IP54 splash/dust resistance and Android 15 out of the box

Camera hardware looks straightforward: a 50 MP main shooter with PDAF and an f/1.8 aperture, supported by a 2 MP auxiliary lens, while the selfie camera jumps to 13 MP. Other niceties in the leak include Bluetooth 5.0, NFC and a customizable hardware button for quick actions.

How big of a step is this versus last year’s Pulse+? The 2024 Pulse+ launched with a 6.65-inch display, the Unisoc T606 chipset and an 8 MP selfie camera. Benchmark summaries from NanoReview suggest the T615 brings modest CPU and GPU gains over the T606 — not a generational leap, but enough to smooth out everyday tasks and light multitasking.

One notable inclusion is 4.5G support (LTE‑Advanced Pro), which sits between standard 4G and full 5G — offering higher peak speeds and lower latency on compatible networks. Coupled with a 5,000mAh battery and 20W charging, HMD seems to be balancing battery life and steady connectivity for budget-conscious users.

HMD hasn't officially confirmed these details, nor revealed pricing or a launch window. If the leak proves accurate, the Pulse 2+ will likely appeal to buyers who want a fluid 120Hz display and more dependable network features without paying for premium silicon.