HMD Aura 2 vs Nokia XR21
The HMD Aura 2 (2025) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, while the Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia XR21 leads — 46/100 vs 20/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the HMD Aura 2 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the Nokia XR21 is faster in AnTuTu (592,015 vs 153,667); the Nokia XR21 has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Aura 2 doesn't; the HMD Aura 2 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Aura 2
Nokia XR21
What makes HMD Aura 2 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 185g vs 231g
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 24/100)
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2101 vs 846
- Faster charging: 33W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Aura 2 vs the Nokia XR21, the Nokia XR21 scores 26 points higher (46/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (46/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (43/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (46/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (67/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (43/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Aura 2 and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Aura 2 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (57/100 vs 24/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Aura 2 | Nokia XR21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 2101 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 576x1280 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14 Go | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 460 nits | 550 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.4×76.9×9.0 mm | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 231 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Aura 2
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
HMD Aura 2
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 576x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Aura 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Aura 2 and Nokia XR21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia XR21 leads HMD Aura 2 by 74.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (46/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (67/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (43/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the HMD Aura 2 and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Aura 2 significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (57/100 vs 24/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Aura 2 or the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia XR21 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 Nokia XR21?
The HMD Aura 2 has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Nokia XR21 — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Aura 2 or the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Aura 2 or the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia XR21 leads on performance (46/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the HMD Aura 2 over the Nokia XR21?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the Nokia XR21 (46/100 vs 9/100).