HMD Aura 2 vs Motorola Edge (2024)
The HMD Aura 2 (2025) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, while the Motorola Edge (2024) (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge (2024) leads — 58/100 vs 20/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Edge (2024) is faster in AnTuTu (798,429 vs 153,667); the Motorola Edge (2024) has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Aura 2 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Aura 2
Motorola Edge (2024)
What makes HMD Aura 2 better?
- Overall rating 20/100
What makes Motorola Edge (2024) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 798429 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 1015 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2687 vs 846
- Faster charging: 68W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 174g vs 185g
- Higher performance (53/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (42/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 31/100)
- Better portability (73/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Aura 2 vs the Motorola Edge (2024), the Motorola Edge (2024) scores 38 points higher (58/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge (2024) leads (53/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge (2024) leads (42/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge (2024) leads (61/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge (2024) significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (53/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge (2024) significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (90/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge (2024) significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (42/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge (2024) notably outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (61/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge (2024) notably outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (73/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Aura 2 | Motorola Edge (2024) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 798429 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 1015 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 2687 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.6" P-OLED | |
| Resolution | 576x1280 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 68W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 Go | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 460 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.4×76.9×9.0 mm | 159.6×72.0×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 174 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Aura 2
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Motorola Edge (2024)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
HMD Aura 2
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 576x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Motorola Edge (2024)
- 6.6" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Aura 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Edge (2024)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Aura 2 and Motorola Edge (2024), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge (2024) leads HMD Aura 2 by 80.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge (2024) significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (53/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge (2024) significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (90/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge (2024) significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (42/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge (2024) notably outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (61/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge (2024) notably outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (73/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Aura 2 or the Motorola Edge (2024)?
The Motorola Edge (2024) 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 Motorola Edge (2024)?
The HMD Aura 2 has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Motorola Edge (2024) — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Aura 2 or the Motorola Edge (2024)?
The Motorola Edge (2024) leads on camera score (42/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Aura 2 or the Motorola Edge (2024)?
The Motorola Edge (2024) leads on performance (53/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the HMD Aura 2 over the Motorola Edge (2024)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Motorola Edge (2024) (90/100 vs 31/100).