HMD Aura vs Honor X70 Refresh Edition
The HMD Aura (2024) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A1, while the Honor X70 Refresh Edition (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition leads — 59/100 vs 21/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X70 Refresh Edition has the bigger battery (8300 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor X70 Refresh Edition is faster in AnTuTu (975,254 vs 153,667); the Honor X70 Refresh Edition has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Aura doesn't; the HMD Aura is noticeably lighter (175g vs 193g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Aura
Honor X70 Refresh Edition
What makes HMD Aura better?
- Lighter: 175g vs 193g
- Overall rating 21/100
What makes Honor X70 Refresh Edition better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 975254 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 1087 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3148 vs 846
- Bigger battery: 8300 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (58/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Aura vs the Honor X70 Refresh Edition, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition scores 38 points higher (59/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition leads (58/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (58/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (82/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition notably outperforms the HMD Aura (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition and the HMD Aura are nearly equal (65/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Aura | Honor X70 Refresh Edition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 975254 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 1087 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 3148 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1200x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8300 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 480 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.5×8.9 mm | 161.9×76.1×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | — | $230 |
Camera comparison
HMD Aura
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Honor X70 Refresh Edition
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
HMD Aura
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor X70 Refresh Edition
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Aura
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Honor X70 Refresh Edition
- 8300 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Aura and Honor X70 Refresh Edition, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor X70 Refresh Edition leads HMD Aura by 84.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
HMD Aura
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (58/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (82/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition notably outperforms the HMD Aura (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (87/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition and the HMD Aura are nearly equal (65/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Aura or the Honor X70 Refresh Edition?
The Honor X70 Refresh Edition significantly outperforms the HMD Aura by 38 points (59/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Aura and the Honor X70 Refresh Edition?
The HMD Aura has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Aura or the Honor X70 Refresh Edition?
The Honor X70 Refresh Edition leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Aura or the Honor X70 Refresh Edition?
The Honor X70 Refresh Edition leads on performance (58/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the HMD Aura over the Honor X70 Refresh Edition?
The Honor X70 Refresh Edition is a better fit for those who care about battery life.