HMD Aura vs Motorola Edge (2024)
The HMD Aura (2024) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A1, while the Motorola Edge (2024) (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge (2024) leads — 58/100 vs 21/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Edge (2024) is faster in AnTuTu (798,429 vs 153,667); the Motorola Edge (2024) has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Aura doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Aura
Motorola Edge (2024)
What makes HMD Aura better?
- Overall rating 21/100
What makes Motorola Edge (2024) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 798429 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 1015 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2687 vs 846
- Faster charging: 68W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 174g vs 175g
- Higher performance (53/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (42/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (73/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Aura vs the Motorola Edge (2024), the Motorola Edge (2024) scores 37 points higher (58/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge (2024) leads (53/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge (2024) leads (42/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge (2024) leads (61/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge (2024) significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (53/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge (2024) significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge (2024) significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (42/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge (2024) notably outperforms the HMD Aura (61/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge (2024) is a bit better (73/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Aura | Motorola Edge (2024) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 798429 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 1015 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 2687 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.6" P-OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 68W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 480 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.5×8.9 mm | 159.6×72.0×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 174 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Aura
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Motorola Edge (2024)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
HMD Aura
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Motorola Edge (2024)
- 6.6" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Aura
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Edge (2024)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Aura and Motorola Edge (2024), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge (2024) leads HMD Aura by 80.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge (2024) significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (53/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge (2024) significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (90/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge (2024) significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (42/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge (2024) notably outperforms the HMD Aura (61/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge (2024) is a bit better (73/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Aura or the Motorola Edge (2024)?
The Motorola Edge (2024) significantly outperforms the HMD Aura by 37 points (58/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Aura and the Motorola Edge (2024)?
The HMD Aura has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Motorola Edge (2024) — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Aura or the Motorola Edge (2024)?
The Motorola Edge (2024) leads on camera score (42/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Aura or the Motorola Edge (2024)?
The Motorola Edge (2024) leads on performance (53/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the HMD Aura over the Motorola Edge (2024)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Motorola Edge (2024) (90/100 vs 32/100).