HMD Aura vs Nokia G21
The HMD Aura (2024) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A1, while the Nokia G21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc T606. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia G21 leads — 34/100 vs 21/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia G21 has the bigger battery (5050 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Nokia G21 is faster in AnTuTu (333,647 vs 153,667); the Nokia G21 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
Nokia G21
What makes HMD Aura better?
- Lighter: 175g vs 190g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 59/100)
What makes Nokia G21 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 333647 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 378 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1335 vs 846
- Bigger battery: 5050 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 18W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (27/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (44/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (44/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Aura vs the Nokia G21, the Nokia G21 scores 13 points higher (34/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia G21 leads (27/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia G21 leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia G21 notably outperforms the HMD Aura (27/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia G21 is a bit better (44/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia G21 notably outperforms the HMD Aura (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia G21 and the HMD Aura are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Aura is a bit better (64/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Aura | Nokia G21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A1 | Unisoc T606 | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 333647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 378 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 1335 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1600x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5050 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 480 nits | 400 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.5×8.9 mm | 164.6×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $179 |
Camera comparison
HMD Aura
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Nokia G21
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
HMD Aura
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nokia G21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Aura
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Nokia G21
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Aura and Nokia G21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia G21 leads HMD Aura by 53.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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HMD Aura
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia G21 notably outperforms the HMD Aura (27/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia G21 is a bit better (44/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia G21 notably outperforms the HMD Aura (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia G21 and the HMD Aura are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Aura is a bit better (64/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Aura or the Nokia G21?
The Nokia G21 is noticeably better than the HMD Aura — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the HMD Aura and the Nokia G21?
The HMD Aura has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Nokia G21 — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Aura or the Nokia G21?
The Nokia G21 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Aura or the Nokia G21?
The Nokia G21 leads on performance (27/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the HMD Aura over the Nokia G21?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Nokia G21 (30/100 vs 10/100).