HMD Aura 2 vs Redmi K100 Pro Max
The HMD Aura 2 (2025) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, while the Redmi K100 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads — 93/100 vs 20/100 (a 73-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro Max has the bigger battery (9070 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Redmi K100 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,722,803 vs 153,667); the Redmi K100 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Aura 2 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Aura 2
Redmi K100 Pro Max
What makes HMD Aura 2 better?
- Overall rating 20/100
What makes Redmi K100 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3722803 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 846
- Bigger battery: 9070 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Aura 2 vs the Redmi K100 Pro Max, the Redmi K100 Pro Max scores 73 points higher (93/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (97/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (95/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (97/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (91/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (95/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Aura 2 | Redmi K100 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 3722803 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 576x1280 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 9070 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 Go | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 460 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 166.4×76.9×9.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 185 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | $730 |
Camera comparison
HMD Aura 2
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
HMD Aura 2
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 576x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Aura 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 9070 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Aura 2 and Redmi K100 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 Pro Max leads HMD Aura 2 by 95.9% 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 Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (97/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (91/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (90/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (95/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Aura 2 or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 by 73 points (93/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Aura 2 and the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The HMD Aura 2 has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Redmi K100 Pro Max — 93/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Aura 2 or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Aura 2 or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the HMD Aura 2 over the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.