HMD Aura 2 vs HMD Skyline
The HMD Aura 2 (2025) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, while the HMD Skyline (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the HMD Skyline leads — 62/100 vs 20/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the HMD Aura 2 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 13 MP vs 108 MP; the HMD Skyline is faster in AnTuTu (798,429 vs 153,667); the HMD Skyline has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Aura 2 doesn't; the HMD Aura 2 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Aura 2
HMD Skyline
What makes HMD Aura 2 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Lighter: 185g vs 209g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 44/100)
What makes HMD Skyline better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 798429 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 1015 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2687 vs 846
- Faster charging: 33W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (53/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (75/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Aura 2 vs the HMD Skyline, the HMD Skyline scores 42 points higher (62/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the HMD Skyline leads (53/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline leads (75/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (53/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (90/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (75/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Skyline and the HMD Aura 2 are nearly equal (45/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Aura 2 is a bit better (57/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Aura 2 | HMD Skyline | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 798429 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 1015 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 2687 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.5" P-OLED | |
| Resolution | 576x1280 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 Go | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 460 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 166.4×76.9×9.0 mm | 159.8×76.0×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Aura 2
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
HMD Skyline
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
HMD Aura 2
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 576x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
HMD Skyline
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Aura 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
HMD Skyline
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Aura 2 and HMD Skyline, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
HMD Skyline leads HMD Aura 2 by 80.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (53/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (90/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (75/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the HMD Skyline and the HMD Aura 2 are nearly equal (45/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Aura 2 is a bit better (57/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Aura 2 or the HMD Skyline?
The HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 by 42 points (62/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Aura 2 and the HMD Skyline?
The HMD Aura 2 has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the HMD Skyline — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Aura 2 or the HMD Skyline?
The HMD Skyline leads on camera score (75/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Aura 2 or the HMD Skyline?
The HMD Skyline leads on performance (53/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the HMD Aura 2 over the HMD Skyline?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the HMD Skyline (75/100 vs 10/100).