HMD Aura 2 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
The HMD Aura 2 (2025) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads — 74/100 vs 20/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the HMD Aura 2 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 153,667); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Aura 2 doesn't; the HMD Aura 2 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 201g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Aura 2
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
What makes HMD Aura 2 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 185g vs 201g
- Overall rating 20/100
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 846
- Faster charging: 45W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 31/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Aura 2 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide scores 54 points higher (74/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads (98/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads (50/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (98/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (80/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (50/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (74/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Aura 2 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 576x1280 | 1828x2448 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 Go | Android 17 / One UI 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 460 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 166.4×76.9×9.0 mm | 161.4×123.9×4.5 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Aura 2
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
HMD Aura 2
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 576x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1828x2448
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Aura 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Aura 2 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads HMD Aura 2 by 96.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (98/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (80/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (50/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (74/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Aura 2 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide 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 Z Fold Wide?
The HMD Aura 2 has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Aura 2 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads on camera score (50/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Aura 2 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads on performance (98/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the HMD Aura 2 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a better fit for gamers and power users.