HMD Aura 2 vs Sharp Aquos R11
The HMD Aura 2 (2025) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, while the Sharp Aquos R11 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sharp Aquos R11 leads — 74/100 vs 20/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Sharp Aquos R11 has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Sharp Aquos R11 is faster in AnTuTu (2,314,417 vs 153,667); the Sharp Aquos R11 has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Aura 2 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Aura 2
Sharp Aquos R11
What makes HMD Aura 2 better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 195g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Sharp Aquos R11 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2314417 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 2072 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6649 vs 846
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 36W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 240Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (81/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (76/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (49/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Aura 2 vs the Sharp Aquos R11, the Sharp Aquos R11 scores 54 points higher (74/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos R11 leads (81/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R11 leads (76/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos R11 significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (81/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R11 significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (90/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R11 significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (76/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Sharp Aquos R11 is a bit better (49/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Aura 2 is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Aura 2 | Sharp Aquos R11 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 2314417 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 2072 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 6649 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.5" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 576x1280 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 240 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 36W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 38 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 Go | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 460 nits | 3600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 166.4×76.9×9.0 mm | 156.0×74.0×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Aura 2
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Sharp Aquos R11
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 38MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
HMD Aura 2
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 576x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Sharp Aquos R11
- 6.5" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 240 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Aura 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Sharp Aquos R11
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 36W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Aura 2 and Sharp Aquos R11, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sharp Aquos R11 leads HMD Aura 2 by 93.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos R11 significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (81/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R11 significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (90/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R11 significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (76/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sharp Aquos R11 is a bit better (49/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Aura 2 is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Aura 2 or the Sharp Aquos R11?
The Sharp Aquos R11 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 Sharp Aquos R11?
The HMD Aura 2 has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Sharp Aquos R11 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Aura 2 or the Sharp Aquos R11?
The Sharp Aquos R11 leads on camera score (76/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Aura 2 or the Sharp Aquos R11?
The Sharp Aquos R11 leads on performance (81/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the HMD Aura 2 over the Sharp Aquos R11?
The Sharp Aquos R11 is a better fit for gamers and power users.