HMD Aura vs Redmi A1+
The HMD Aura (2024) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A1, while the Redmi A1+ (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi A1+ leads — 24/100 vs 21/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 8 MP; the Redmi A1+ is faster in AnTuTu (155,362 vs 153,667); the HMD Aura is noticeably lighter (175g vs 192g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Aura
Redmi A1+
What makes HMD Aura better?
- Better Geekbench Multi: 846 vs 486
- Better main camera: 13MP vs 8MP
- Lighter: 175g vs 192g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Redmi A1+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 155362 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 300 vs 205
- Higher performance (10/100 vs 9/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Aura vs the Redmi A1+, the Redmi A1+ scores 3 points higher (24/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi A1+ leads (66/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi A1+ and the HMD Aura are nearly equal (10/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 32/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100. In the "battery" category, the Redmi A1+ notably outperforms the HMD Aura (66/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Aura is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Aura | Redmi A1+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A1 | MediaTek Helio A22 | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 155362 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 300 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 486 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 12 (Go edition), MIUI 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 480 nits | 400 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.5×8.9 mm | 164.9×76.8×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $80 |
Camera comparison
HMD Aura
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Redmi A1+
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
HMD Aura
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi A1+
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Aura
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Redmi A1+
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Aura and Redmi A1+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi A1+ leads HMD Aura by 1.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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HMD Aura
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi A1+ and the HMD Aura are nearly equal (10/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 32/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi A1+ notably outperforms the HMD Aura (66/100 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 Redmi A1+?
The Redmi A1+ edges out the HMD Aura by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the HMD Aura and the Redmi A1+?
The HMD Aura has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Redmi A1+ — 24/100.
Should you choose the HMD Aura over the Redmi A1+?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Redmi A1+ (66/100 vs 43/100).