HMD Aura 2 vs Infinix Hot 40i
The HMD Aura 2 (2025) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, while the Infinix Hot 40i (2024) runs on the Unisoc T606. By overall MobileRank rating, the Infinix Hot 40i leads — 29/100 vs 20/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Infinix Hot 40i is faster in AnTuTu (333,647 vs 153,667); the Infinix Hot 40i has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Aura 2 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Aura 2
Infinix Hot 40i
What makes HMD Aura 2 better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 190g
- Overall rating 20/100
What makes Infinix Hot 40i better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 333647 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 378 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1335 vs 846
- Faster charging: 18W vs 10W
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (27/100 vs 9/100)
- Better display (44/100 vs 31/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Aura 2 vs the Infinix Hot 40i, the Infinix Hot 40i scores 9 points higher (29/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Infinix Hot 40i leads (27/100 vs 9/100). In the "performance" category, the Infinix Hot 40i notably outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (27/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Infinix Hot 40i is a bit better (44/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100. In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100. In the "portability" category, the Infinix Hot 40i is a bit better (62/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Aura 2 | Infinix Hot 40i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | Unisoc T606 | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 333647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 378 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 1335 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 576x1280 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14 Go | Android 13, XOS 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 460 nits | 480 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 166.4×76.9×9.0 mm | 163.6×75.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $100 |
Camera comparison
HMD Aura 2
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Infinix Hot 40i
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
HMD Aura 2
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 576x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Infinix Hot 40i
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Aura 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Infinix Hot 40i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Aura 2 and Infinix Hot 40i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Infinix Hot 40i leads HMD Aura 2 by 53.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
HMD Aura 2
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Infinix Hot 40i notably outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (27/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Infinix Hot 40i is a bit better (44/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix Hot 40i is a bit better (62/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Aura 2 or the Infinix Hot 40i?
The Infinix Hot 40i edges out the HMD Aura 2 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the HMD Aura 2 and the Infinix Hot 40i?
The HMD Aura 2 has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Infinix Hot 40i — 29/100.
Which is more powerful: the HMD Aura 2 or the Infinix Hot 40i?
The Infinix Hot 40i leads on performance (27/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the HMD Aura 2 over the Infinix Hot 40i?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the Infinix Hot 40i (27/100 vs 9/100).