HMD Aura vs OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite
The HMD Aura (2024) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A1, while the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Apex. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite leads — 55/100 vs 21/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite is faster in AnTuTu (922,227 vs 153,667); the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Aura doesn't; the HMD Aura is noticeably lighter (175g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Aura
OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite
What makes HMD Aura better?
- Lighter: 175g vs 208g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 52/100)
What makes OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 922227 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 1061 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3185 vs 846
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (76/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Aura vs the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite, the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite scores 34 points higher (55/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite leads (57/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite leads (71/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (57/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (76/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite notably outperforms the HMD Aura (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite notably outperforms the HMD Aura (71/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Aura is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Aura | OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A1 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Apex | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 922227 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 3185 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 480 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.5×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 175 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | — | $223 |
Camera comparison
HMD Aura
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
HMD Aura
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Aura
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Aura and OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite leads HMD Aura by 83.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
HMD Aura
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (57/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (76/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite notably outperforms the HMD Aura (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite notably outperforms the HMD Aura (71/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Aura is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Aura or the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite?
The OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite significantly outperforms the HMD Aura by 34 points (55/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Aura and the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite?
The HMD Aura has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Aura or the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite?
The OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Aura or the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite?
The OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite leads on performance (57/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the HMD Aura over the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite (57/100 vs 9/100).