HMD Aura vs Lava Blaze Duo 3
The HMD Aura (2024) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A1, while the Lava Blaze Duo 3 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7060. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Blaze Duo 3 leads — 50/100 vs 21/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Lava Blaze Duo 3 is faster in AnTuTu (693,978 vs 153,667); the Lava Blaze Duo 3 is thinner (7.6mm vs 8.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Aura
Lava Blaze Duo 3
What makes HMD Aura better?
- Lighter: 175g vs 181g
- Overall rating 21/100
What makes Lava Blaze Duo 3 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 693978 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 1037 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2386 vs 846
- Faster charging: 33W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (51/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Aura vs the Lava Blaze Duo 3, the Lava Blaze Duo 3 scores 29 points higher (50/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Blaze Duo 3 leads (51/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Blaze Duo 3 leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Blaze Duo 3 significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (51/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Blaze Duo 3 significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (79/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Blaze Duo 3 notably outperforms the HMD Aura (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Blaze Duo 3 and the HMD Aura are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Blaze Duo 3 is a bit better (74/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Aura | Lava Blaze Duo 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A1 | MediaTek Dimensity 7060 | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 693978 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 1037 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 2386 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 480 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | — | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.5×8.9 mm | 163.2×76.1×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 181 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Aura
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Lava Blaze Duo 3
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
HMD Aura
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Lava Blaze Duo 3
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Aura
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Lava Blaze Duo 3
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Aura and Lava Blaze Duo 3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Blaze Duo 3 leads HMD Aura by 77.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Blaze Duo 3 significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (51/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Blaze Duo 3 significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (79/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Blaze Duo 3 notably outperforms the HMD Aura (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Blaze Duo 3 and the HMD Aura are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Blaze Duo 3 is a bit better (74/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Aura or the Lava Blaze Duo 3?
The Lava Blaze Duo 3 significantly outperforms the HMD Aura by 29 points (50/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Aura and the Lava Blaze Duo 3?
The HMD Aura has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Lava Blaze Duo 3 — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Aura or the Lava Blaze Duo 3?
The Lava Blaze Duo 3 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Aura or the Lava Blaze Duo 3?
The Lava Blaze Duo 3 leads on performance (51/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the HMD Aura over the Lava Blaze Duo 3?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Lava Blaze Duo 3 (79/100 vs 32/100).