HMD Aura vs HMD Vibe 2
The HMD Aura (2024) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A1, while the HMD Vibe 2 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T8200. By overall MobileRank rating, the HMD Vibe 2 leads — 41/100 vs 21/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the HMD Vibe 2 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the HMD Aura is noticeably lighter (175g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Aura
HMD Vibe 2
What makes HMD Aura better?
- Lighter: 175g vs 210g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 47/100)
What makes HMD Vibe 2 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 750 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2200 vs 846
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 18W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (40/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (55/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Aura vs the HMD Vibe 2, the HMD Vibe 2 scores 20 points higher (41/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the HMD Vibe 2 leads (40/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Vibe 2 leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the HMD Vibe 2 significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (40/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the HMD Vibe 2 notably outperforms the HMD Aura (55/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Vibe 2 notably outperforms the HMD Aura (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Vibe 2 is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Aura notably outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 (64/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Aura | HMD Vibe 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A1 | Unisoc T8200 | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 750 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 2200 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 480 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.5×8.9 mm | 168.0×77.7×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Aura
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
HMD Vibe 2
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
HMD Aura
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
HMD Vibe 2
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Aura
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
HMD Vibe 2
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the HMD Vibe 2 significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (40/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the HMD Vibe 2 notably outperforms the HMD Aura (55/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the HMD Vibe 2 notably outperforms the HMD Aura (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the HMD Vibe 2 is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Aura notably outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 (64/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Aura or the HMD Vibe 2?
The HMD Vibe 2 significantly outperforms the HMD Aura by 20 points (41/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Aura and the HMD Vibe 2?
The HMD Aura has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the HMD Vibe 2 — 41/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Aura or the HMD Vibe 2?
The HMD Vibe 2 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Aura or the HMD Vibe 2?
The HMD Vibe 2 leads on performance (40/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the HMD Aura over the HMD Vibe 2?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the HMD Vibe 2 (40/100 vs 9/100).