HMD Aura vs HMD Luma
The HMD Aura (2024) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A1, while the HMD Luma (2026) runs on the Unisoc T615. By overall MobileRank rating, the HMD Luma leads — 32/100 vs 21/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the HMD Aura is noticeably lighter (175g vs 198g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Aura
HMD Luma
What makes HMD Aura better?
- Lighter: 175g vs 198g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 52/100)
What makes HMD Luma better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 380 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1300 vs 846
- Faster charging: 18W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (18/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (55/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Aura vs the HMD Luma, the HMD Luma scores 11 points higher (32/100 vs 21/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Luma leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the HMD Luma is a bit better (18/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the HMD Luma notably outperforms the HMD Aura (55/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Luma notably outperforms the HMD Aura (30/100 vs 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 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Aura | HMD Luma | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A1 | Unisoc T615 | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 380 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 1300 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 720x1604 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 480 nits | 500 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.5×8.9 mm | 165.7×76.5×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Aura
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
HMD Luma
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
HMD Aura
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
HMD Luma
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Aura
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
HMD Luma
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the HMD Luma is a bit better (18/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the HMD Luma notably outperforms the HMD Aura (55/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the HMD Luma notably outperforms the HMD Aura (30/100 vs 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 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Aura or the HMD Luma?
The HMD Luma is noticeably better than the HMD Aura — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the HMD Aura and the HMD Luma?
The HMD Aura has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the HMD Luma — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Aura or the HMD Luma?
The HMD Luma leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Aura or the HMD Luma?
The HMD Luma leads on performance (18/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the HMD Aura over the HMD Luma?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the HMD Luma (55/100 vs 32/100).