HMD Aura vs Redmi A3X
The HMD Aura (2024) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A1, while the Redmi A3X (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36. Both devices score the same overall rating of 21/100. Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 8 MP; the Redmi A3X is faster in AnTuTu (193,858 vs 153,667); the HMD Aura is noticeably lighter (175g vs 192g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Aura
Redmi A3X
What makes HMD Aura better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 205 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 846 vs 781
- Better main camera: 13MP vs 8MP
- Lighter: 175g vs 192g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 61/100)
What makes Redmi A3X better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 193858 vs 153667
- Higher performance (11/100 vs 9/100)
Comparison verdict
The HMD Aura and the Redmi A3X received the same MobileRank rating — 21/100. In the "performance" category, the Redmi A3X and the HMD Aura are nearly equal (11/100 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, both devices are on the same level — 43/100. In the "portability" category, the HMD Aura and the Redmi A3X are nearly equal (64/100 vs 61/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Aura | Redmi A3X | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A1 | MediaTek Helio G36 | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 193858 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 189 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 781 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 720x1650 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, MIUI | |
| Brightness (peak) | 480 nits | 500 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.5×8.9 mm | 168.4×76.3×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $80 |
Camera comparison
HMD Aura
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Redmi A3X
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
HMD Aura
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi A3X
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Aura
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Redmi A3X
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Aura and Redmi A3X, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi A3X leads HMD Aura by 20.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
HMD Aura
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi A3X and the HMD Aura are nearly equal (11/100 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, both devices are on the same level — 43/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Aura and the Redmi A3X are nearly equal (64/100 vs 61/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Aura or the Redmi A3X?
Both devices scored 21/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Redmi A3X (11/100 vs 9/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Aura and the Redmi A3X?
The HMD Aura has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Redmi A3X — 21/100.
Should you choose the HMD Aura over the Redmi A3X?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the HMD Aura (64/100 vs 61/100).