HMD Aura vs HMD Key
The HMD Aura (2024) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A1, while the HMD Key (2025) runs on the Unisoc SC9832E. By overall MobileRank rating, the HMD Key leads — 22/100 vs 21/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the HMD Aura has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 8 MP.
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Aura
HMD Key
What makes HMD Aura better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 13MP vs 8MP
- Lighter: 175g vs 185g
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (32/100 vs 31/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 57/100)
What makes HMD Key better?
- Overall rating 22/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Aura vs the HMD Key, the HMD Key scores 1 points higher (22/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Aura leads (43/100 vs 22/100). In the "display" category, the HMD Aura and the HMD Key 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 HMD Aura notably outperforms the HMD Key (43/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Aura is a bit better (64/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Aura | HMD Key | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A1 | Unisoc SC9832E | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | — | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 576x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 480 nits | 460 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| 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 Key
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
HMD Aura
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
HMD Key
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 576x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Aura
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
HMD Key
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the HMD Aura and the HMD Key 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 HMD Aura notably outperforms the HMD Key (43/100 vs 22/100).
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 Key?
The HMD Key edges out the HMD Aura by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the HMD Aura and the HMD Key?
The HMD Aura has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the HMD Key — 22/100.
Should you choose the HMD Aura over the HMD Key?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the HMD Aura (43/100 vs 22/100).