HMD Aura 2 vs HMD Key
The HMD Aura 2 (2025) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, while the HMD Key (2025) runs on the Unisoc SC9832E. By overall MobileRank rating, the HMD Key leads — 22/100 vs 20/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the HMD Aura 2 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 8 MP.
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Aura 2
HMD Key
What makes HMD Aura 2 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 13MP vs 8MP
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 22/100)
What makes HMD Key better?
- Overall rating 22/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Aura 2 vs the HMD Key, the HMD Key scores 2 points higher (22/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Aura 2 leads (43/100 vs 22/100). 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 notably outperforms the HMD Key (43/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 57/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Aura 2 | HMD Key | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | Unisoc SC9832E | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | — | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 576x1280 | 576x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 14 Go | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 460 nits | 460 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 166.4×76.9×9.0 mm | 166.4×76.9×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Aura 2
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
HMD Key
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
HMD Aura 2
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 576x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
HMD Key
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 576x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Aura 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
HMD Key
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Detailed 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 notably outperforms the HMD Key (43/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 57/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Aura 2 or the HMD Key?
The HMD Key edges out the HMD Aura 2 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the HMD Aura 2 and the HMD Key?
The HMD Aura 2 has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the HMD Key — 22/100.
Should you choose the HMD Aura 2 over the HMD Key?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the HMD Aura 2 (43/100 vs 22/100).