HMD Aura 2 vs Tecno Spark 8C
The HMD Aura 2 (2025) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, while the Tecno Spark 8C (2022) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Spark 8C leads — 24/100 vs 20/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Spark 8C has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Aura 2 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Aura 2
Tecno Spark 8C
What makes HMD Aura 2 better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 191g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 53/100)
What makes Tecno Spark 8C better?
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (32/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Aura 2 vs the Tecno Spark 8C, the Tecno Spark 8C scores 4 points higher (24/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 8C leads (66/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 9/100. In the "display" category, the Tecno Spark 8C and the HMD Aura 2 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100. In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 8C notably outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (66/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Aura 2 and the Tecno Spark 8C are nearly equal (57/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Aura 2 | Tecno Spark 8C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | Unisoc SC9863A | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 153667 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 846 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 576x1280 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 14 Go | Android 11 (Go edition), HiOS 7.6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 460 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 166.4×76.9×9.0 mm | 164.6×76.0×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $100 |
Camera comparison
HMD Aura 2
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Tecno Spark 8C
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
HMD Aura 2
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 576x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Tecno Spark 8C
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Aura 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Spark 8C
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Aura 2 and Tecno Spark 8C, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
HMD Aura 2
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 9/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Spark 8C and the HMD Aura 2 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 8C notably outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (66/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Aura 2 and the Tecno Spark 8C are nearly equal (57/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Aura 2 or the Tecno Spark 8C?
The Tecno Spark 8C edges out the HMD Aura 2 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the HMD Aura 2 and the Tecno Spark 8C?
The HMD Aura 2 has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Tecno Spark 8C — 24/100.
Should you choose the HMD Aura 2 over the Tecno Spark 8C?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Tecno Spark 8C (66/100 vs 43/100).