HMD Aura 2 vs Honor X70 Refresh Edition
The HMD Aura 2 (2025) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, while the Honor X70 Refresh Edition (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition leads — 59/100 vs 20/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X70 Refresh Edition has the bigger battery (8300 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor X70 Refresh Edition is faster in AnTuTu (975,254 vs 153,667); the Honor X70 Refresh Edition has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Aura 2 doesn't; the Honor X70 Refresh Edition is thinner (7.8mm vs 9.0mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Aura 2
Honor X70 Refresh Edition
What makes HMD Aura 2 better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 193g
- Overall rating 20/100
What makes Honor X70 Refresh Edition better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 975254 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 1087 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3148 vs 846
- Bigger battery: 8300 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (58/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 31/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Aura 2 vs the Honor X70 Refresh Edition, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition scores 39 points higher (59/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition leads (58/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (58/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (82/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition notably outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition is a bit better (65/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Aura 2 | Honor X70 Refresh Edition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 975254 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 1087 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 3148 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 576x1280 | 1200x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8300 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 Go | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 460 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 166.4×76.9×9.0 mm | 161.9×76.1×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | — | $230 |
Camera comparison
HMD Aura 2
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Honor X70 Refresh Edition
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
HMD Aura 2
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 576x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor X70 Refresh Edition
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Aura 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Honor X70 Refresh Edition
- 8300 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Aura 2 and Honor X70 Refresh Edition, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor X70 Refresh Edition leads HMD Aura 2 by 84.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
HMD Aura 2
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (58/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (82/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition notably outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (87/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition is a bit better (65/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Aura 2 or the Honor X70 Refresh Edition?
The Honor X70 Refresh Edition significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 by 39 points (59/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Aura 2 and the Honor X70 Refresh Edition?
The HMD Aura 2 has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Aura 2 or the Honor X70 Refresh Edition?
The Honor X70 Refresh Edition leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Aura 2 or the Honor X70 Refresh Edition?
The Honor X70 Refresh Edition leads on performance (58/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the HMD Aura 2 over the Honor X70 Refresh Edition?
The Honor X70 Refresh Edition is a better fit for those who care about battery life.