HMD Aura 2 vs Infinix Note 30 VIP
The HMD Aura 2 (2025) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, while the Infinix Note 30 VIP (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8050. By overall MobileRank rating, the Infinix Note 30 VIP leads — 58/100 vs 20/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 108 MP; the Infinix Note 30 VIP is faster in AnTuTu (959,217 vs 153,667); the Infinix Note 30 VIP has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Aura 2 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Aura 2
Infinix Note 30 VIP
What makes HMD Aura 2 better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 190g
- Overall rating 20/100
What makes Infinix Note 30 VIP better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 959217 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 1146 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2336 vs 846
- Faster charging: 68W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (46/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 31/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Aura 2 vs the Infinix Note 30 VIP, the Infinix Note 30 VIP scores 38 points higher (58/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Infinix Note 30 VIP leads (55/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Infinix Note 30 VIP leads (46/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Note 30 VIP leads (68/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Infinix Note 30 VIP significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (55/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Infinix Note 30 VIP significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (79/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Infinix Note 30 VIP significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (46/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Note 30 VIP notably outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (68/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Note 30 VIP is a bit better (63/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Aura 2 | Infinix Note 30 VIP | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | MediaTek Dimensity 8050 | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 959217 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 1146 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 2336 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 576x1280 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 68W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 108 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 Go | Android 13, XOS 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 460 nits | 900 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 166.4×76.9×9.0 mm | 162.7×75.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Aura 2
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Infinix Note 30 VIP
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
HMD Aura 2
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 576x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Infinix Note 30 VIP
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Aura 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Infinix Note 30 VIP
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Aura 2 and Infinix Note 30 VIP, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Infinix Note 30 VIP leads HMD Aura 2 by 84.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Infinix Note 30 VIP significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (55/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Infinix Note 30 VIP significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (79/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Infinix Note 30 VIP significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (46/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Infinix Note 30 VIP notably outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (68/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix Note 30 VIP is a bit better (63/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Aura 2 or the Infinix Note 30 VIP?
The Infinix Note 30 VIP significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 by 38 points (58/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Aura 2 and the Infinix Note 30 VIP?
The HMD Aura 2 has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Infinix Note 30 VIP — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Aura 2 or the Infinix Note 30 VIP?
The Infinix Note 30 VIP leads on camera score (46/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Aura 2 or the Infinix Note 30 VIP?
The Infinix Note 30 VIP leads on performance (55/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the HMD Aura 2 over the Infinix Note 30 VIP?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Infinix Note 30 VIP (79/100 vs 31/100).