HMD Aura vs HMD Pulse 2 Pro
The HMD Aura (2024) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A1, while the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (2025) runs on the Unisoc T615. By overall MobileRank rating, the HMD Pulse 2 Pro leads — 36/100 vs 21/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the HMD Pulse 2 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Aura doesn't; the HMD Aura is noticeably lighter (175g vs 198g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Aura
HMD Pulse 2 Pro
What makes HMD Aura better?
- Lighter: 175g vs 198g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 57/100)
What makes HMD Pulse 2 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 380 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1300 vs 846
- Faster charging: 20W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (18/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (65/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Aura vs the HMD Pulse 2 Pro, the HMD Pulse 2 Pro scores 15 points higher (36/100 vs 21/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Pulse 2 Pro leads (40/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the HMD Pulse 2 Pro is a bit better (18/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the HMD Pulse 2 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (65/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Pulse 2 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (40/100 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 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Aura | HMD Pulse 2 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 20W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 480 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.5×8.9 mm | 166.1×76.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | — | $189 |
Camera comparison
HMD Aura
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
HMD Pulse 2 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
HMD Aura
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
HMD Pulse 2 Pro
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Aura
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
HMD Pulse 2 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
HMD Aura
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the HMD Pulse 2 Pro is a bit better (18/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the HMD Pulse 2 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (65/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the HMD Pulse 2 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (40/100 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 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Aura or the HMD Pulse 2 Pro?
The HMD Pulse 2 Pro is noticeably better than the HMD Aura — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the HMD Aura and the HMD Pulse 2 Pro?
The HMD Aura has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the HMD Pulse 2 Pro — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Aura or the HMD Pulse 2 Pro?
The HMD Pulse 2 Pro leads on camera score (40/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Aura or the HMD Pulse 2 Pro?
The HMD Pulse 2 Pro leads on performance (18/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the HMD Aura over the HMD Pulse 2 Pro?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (65/100 vs 32/100).