HMD Asha 305 Lite vs HMD Aura 2
The HMD Asha 305 Lite (2026) runs on the Unisoc SC9832E, while the HMD Aura 2 (2025) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A. By overall MobileRank rating, the HMD Aura 2 leads — 20/100 vs 16/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the HMD Aura 2 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 2500); the main camera is 2 MP vs 13 MP; the HMD Aura 2 is thinner (9.0mm vs 10.2mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Asha 305 Lite
HMD Aura 2
What makes HMD Asha 305 Lite better?
- Overall rating 16/100
What makes HMD Aura 2 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 2500 mAh
- Better main camera: 13MP vs 2MP
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 12/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Asha 305 Lite vs the HMD Aura 2, the HMD Aura 2 scores 4 points higher (20/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Aura 2 leads (43/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 31/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100. In the "battery" category, the HMD Aura 2 significantly outperforms the HMD Asha 305 Lite (43/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Aura 2 significantly outperforms the HMD Asha 305 Lite (57/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Asha 305 Lite | HMD Aura 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9832E | Unisoc SC9863A | |
| AnTuTu | — | 153667 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 846 | |
| Display | 5.0" TFT | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 480x854 | 576x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 2500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 10W | |
| Main camera | 2 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 2 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 16GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android (AOSP) | Android 14 Go | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 460 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 147.0×71.5×10.2 mm | 166.4×76.9×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 185 g | |
| Launch price | $65 | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Asha 305 Lite
- Main: 2MP
- Front: 2MP
HMD Aura 2
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
HMD Asha 305 Lite
- 5.0" TFT
- Resolution: 480x854
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
HMD Aura 2
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 576x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Asha 305 Lite
- 2500 mAh
- No wireless charging
HMD Aura 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
HMD Aura 2
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 31/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the HMD Aura 2 significantly outperforms the HMD Asha 305 Lite (43/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Aura 2 significantly outperforms the HMD Asha 305 Lite (57/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Asha 305 Lite or the HMD Aura 2?
The HMD Aura 2 edges out the HMD Asha 305 Lite by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the HMD Asha 305 Lite and the HMD Aura 2?
The HMD Asha 305 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 16/100, the HMD Aura 2 — 20/100.
Should you choose the HMD Asha 305 Lite over the HMD Aura 2?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the HMD Aura 2 (57/100 vs 20/100).