HMD Aura 2 vs Samsung Galaxy S26
The HMD Aura 2 (2025) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 74/100 vs 20/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the HMD Aura 2 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,827,538 vs 153,667); the Samsung Galaxy S26 has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Aura 2 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 185g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Aura 2
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes HMD Aura 2 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2827538 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 846
- Faster charging: 25W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 162g vs 185g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 31/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Aura 2 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 54 points higher (74/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (89/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Aura 2 leads (43/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (89/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (81/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (77/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Aura 2 is a bit better (43/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (89/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Aura 2 | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 2827538 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 576x1280 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 146 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 Go | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 460 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.4×76.9×9.0 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 162 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
HMD Aura 2
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
HMD Aura 2
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 576x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Aura 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Aura 2 and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads HMD Aura 2 by 94.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (89/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (81/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (77/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the HMD Aura 2 is a bit better (43/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (89/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Aura 2 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 by 54 points (74/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Aura 2 and the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The HMD Aura 2 has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Aura 2 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Aura 2 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (89/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the HMD Aura 2 over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.