HMD Aura vs HMD Aura 2
The HMD Aura (2024) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A1, while the HMD Aura 2 (2025) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A. By overall MobileRank rating, the HMD Aura leads — 21/100 vs 20/100 (a 1-point difference).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Aura
HMD Aura 2
What makes HMD Aura better?
- Lighter: 175g vs 185g
- Better display (32/100 vs 31/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 57/100)
What makes HMD Aura 2 better?
- Overall rating 20/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Aura vs the HMD Aura 2, the HMD Aura scores 1 points higher (21/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 9/100. In the "display" category, the HMD Aura 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, both devices are on the same level — 43/100. In the "portability" category, the HMD Aura is a bit better (64/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Aura | HMD Aura 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A1 | Unisoc SC9863A | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 153667 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 846 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 576x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 14 Go | |
| Brightness (peak) | 480 nits | 460 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.5×8.9 mm | 166.4×76.9×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Aura
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
HMD Aura 2
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
HMD Aura
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
HMD Aura 2
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 576x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Aura
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
HMD Aura 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Aura and HMD Aura 2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 9/100.
display
In the "display" category, the HMD Aura 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, both devices are on the same level — 43/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Aura is a bit better (64/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Aura or the HMD Aura 2?
The HMD Aura edges out the HMD Aura 2 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the HMD Aura and the HMD Aura 2?
The HMD Aura has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the HMD Aura 2 — 20/100.
Should you choose the HMD Aura over the HMD Aura 2?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the HMD Aura (64/100 vs 57/100).