HMD Aura vs Meizu Note 22
The HMD Aura (2024) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A1, while the Meizu Note 22 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99. By overall MobileRank rating, the Meizu Note 22 leads — 48/100 vs 21/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 108 MP; the Meizu Note 22 is faster in AnTuTu (554,590 vs 153,667); the Meizu Note 22 has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Aura doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Aura
Meizu Note 22
What makes HMD Aura better?
- Better portability (64/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Meizu Note 22 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 554590 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 727 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2047 vs 846
- Faster charging: 40W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (43/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (49/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (47/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Aura vs the Meizu Note 22, the Meizu Note 22 scores 27 points higher (48/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu Note 22 leads (43/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu Note 22 leads (49/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu Note 22 significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (43/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu Note 22 significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (66/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu Note 22 significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (49/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu Note 22 and the HMD Aura are nearly equal (47/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Aura notably outperforms the Meizu Note 22 (64/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Aura | Meizu Note 22 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A1 | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 554590 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 2047 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1080x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 480 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.5×8.9 mm | 165.2×75.5×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Aura
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Meizu Note 22
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
HMD Aura
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Meizu Note 22
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Aura
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Meizu Note 22
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Aura and Meizu Note 22, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu Note 22 leads HMD Aura by 72.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Meizu Note 22 significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (43/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu Note 22 significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (66/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Meizu Note 22 significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (49/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Meizu Note 22 and the HMD Aura are nearly equal (47/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Aura notably outperforms the Meizu Note 22 (64/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Aura or the Meizu Note 22?
The Meizu Note 22 significantly outperforms the HMD Aura by 27 points (48/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Aura and the Meizu Note 22?
The HMD Aura has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Meizu Note 22 — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Aura or the Meizu Note 22?
The Meizu Note 22 leads on camera score (49/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Aura or the Meizu Note 22?
The Meizu Note 22 leads on performance (43/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the HMD Aura over the Meizu Note 22?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Meizu Note 22 (49/100 vs 10/100).