HMD Aura vs Infinix Hot 40i
The HMD Aura (2024) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A1, while the Infinix Hot 40i (2024) runs on the Unisoc T606. By overall MobileRank rating, the Infinix Hot 40i leads — 29/100 vs 21/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Infinix Hot 40i is faster in AnTuTu (333,647 vs 153,667); the Infinix Hot 40i has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Aura doesn't; the HMD Aura is noticeably lighter (175g vs 190g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Aura
Infinix Hot 40i
What makes HMD Aura better?
- Lighter: 175g vs 190g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 62/100)
What makes Infinix Hot 40i better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 333647 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 378 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1335 vs 846
- Faster charging: 18W vs 10W
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (27/100 vs 9/100)
- Better display (44/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Aura vs the Infinix Hot 40i, the Infinix Hot 40i scores 8 points higher (29/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Infinix Hot 40i leads (27/100 vs 9/100). In the "performance" category, the Infinix Hot 40i notably outperforms the HMD Aura (27/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Infinix Hot 40i is a bit better (44/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100. In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100. In the "portability" category, the HMD Aura and the Infinix Hot 40i are nearly equal (64/100 vs 62/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Aura | Infinix Hot 40i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A1 | Unisoc T606 | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 333647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 378 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 1335 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 13, XOS 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 480 nits | 480 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.5×8.9 mm | 163.6×75.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $100 |
Camera comparison
HMD Aura
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Infinix Hot 40i
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
HMD Aura
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Infinix Hot 40i
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Aura
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Infinix Hot 40i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Aura and Infinix Hot 40i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Infinix Hot 40i leads HMD Aura by 53.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
HMD Aura
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Infinix Hot 40i notably outperforms the HMD Aura (27/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Infinix Hot 40i is a bit better (44/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Aura and the Infinix Hot 40i are nearly equal (64/100 vs 62/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Aura or the Infinix Hot 40i?
The Infinix Hot 40i edges out the HMD Aura by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the HMD Aura and the Infinix Hot 40i?
The HMD Aura has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Infinix Hot 40i — 29/100.
Which is more powerful: the HMD Aura or the Infinix Hot 40i?
The Infinix Hot 40i leads on performance (27/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the HMD Aura over the Infinix Hot 40i?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the Infinix Hot 40i (27/100 vs 9/100).