HMD Aura 2 vs Motorola Moto G35
The HMD Aura 2 (2025) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, while the Motorola Moto G35 (2024) runs on the Unisoc T760. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Moto G35 leads — 46/100 vs 20/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Moto G35 is faster in AnTuTu (628,581 vs 153,667); the Motorola Moto G35 has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Aura 2 doesn't; the Motorola Moto G35 is thinner (7.8mm vs 9.0mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Aura 2
Motorola Moto G35
What makes HMD Aura 2 better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 188g
- Overall rating 20/100
What makes Motorola Moto G35 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 628581 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 735 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2318 vs 846
- Faster charging: 18W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 31/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Aura 2 vs the Motorola Moto G35, the Motorola Moto G35 scores 26 points higher (46/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Moto G35 leads (46/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G35 leads (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Moto G35 significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (46/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G35 significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (66/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G35 notably outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100. In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G35 is a bit better (68/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Aura 2 | Motorola Moto G35 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | Unisoc T760 | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 628581 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 735 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 576x1280 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 Go | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 460 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 166.4×76.9×9.0 mm | 166.3×76.0×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Aura 2
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Motorola Moto G35
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
HMD Aura 2
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 576x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Motorola Moto G35
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Aura 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Moto G35
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Aura 2 and Motorola Moto G35, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Moto G35 leads HMD Aura 2 by 75.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Moto G35 significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (46/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G35 significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (66/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G35 notably outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (35/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G35 is a bit better (68/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Aura 2 or the Motorola Moto G35?
The Motorola Moto G35 significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 by 26 points (46/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Aura 2 and the Motorola Moto G35?
The HMD Aura 2 has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Motorola Moto G35 — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Aura 2 or the Motorola Moto G35?
The Motorola Moto G35 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Aura 2 or the Motorola Moto G35?
The Motorola Moto G35 leads on performance (46/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the HMD Aura 2 over the Motorola Moto G35?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the Motorola Moto G35 (46/100 vs 9/100).