HMD Aura vs Infinix Note 30 VIP
The HMD Aura (2024) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A1, while the Infinix Note 30 VIP (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8050. By overall MobileRank rating, the Infinix Note 30 VIP leads — 58/100 vs 21/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 108 MP; the Infinix Note 30 VIP is faster in AnTuTu (959,217 vs 153,667); the Infinix Note 30 VIP 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 Note 30 VIP
What makes HMD Aura better?
- Lighter: 175g vs 190g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Infinix Note 30 VIP better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 959217 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 1146 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2336 vs 846
- Faster charging: 68W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (46/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Aura vs the Infinix Note 30 VIP, the Infinix Note 30 VIP scores 37 points higher (58/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Infinix Note 30 VIP leads (55/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Infinix Note 30 VIP leads (46/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Note 30 VIP leads (68/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Infinix Note 30 VIP significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (55/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Infinix Note 30 VIP significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (79/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Infinix Note 30 VIP significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (46/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Note 30 VIP notably outperforms the HMD Aura (68/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Aura and the Infinix Note 30 VIP are nearly equal (64/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Aura | Infinix Note 30 VIP | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A1 | MediaTek Dimensity 8050 | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 959217 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 1146 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 2336 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 68W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 108 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 13, XOS 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 480 nits | 900 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.5×8.9 mm | 162.7×75.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Aura
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Infinix Note 30 VIP
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
HMD Aura
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Infinix Note 30 VIP
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Aura
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Infinix Note 30 VIP
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Aura and Infinix Note 30 VIP, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Infinix Note 30 VIP leads HMD Aura by 84.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Infinix Note 30 VIP significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (55/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Infinix Note 30 VIP significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (79/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Infinix Note 30 VIP significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (46/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Infinix Note 30 VIP notably outperforms the HMD Aura (68/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Aura and the Infinix Note 30 VIP are nearly equal (64/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Aura or the Infinix Note 30 VIP?
The Infinix Note 30 VIP significantly outperforms the HMD Aura by 37 points (58/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Aura and the Infinix Note 30 VIP?
The HMD Aura has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Infinix Note 30 VIP — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Aura or the Infinix Note 30 VIP?
The Infinix Note 30 VIP leads on camera score (46/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Aura or the Infinix Note 30 VIP?
The Infinix Note 30 VIP leads on performance (55/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the HMD Aura over the Infinix Note 30 VIP?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Infinix Note 30 VIP (79/100 vs 32/100).