HMD Aura vs Samsung Galaxy S26
The HMD Aura (2024) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A1, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 74/100 vs 21/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the HMD Aura has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,827,538 vs 153,667); the Samsung Galaxy S26 has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Aura doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is thinner (7.3mm vs 8.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Aura
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes HMD Aura better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2827538 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 846
- Faster charging: 25W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 162g vs 175g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Aura vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 53 points higher (74/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (89/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Aura leads (43/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (89/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (77/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Aura is a bit better (43/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the HMD Aura (89/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Aura | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A1 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 2827538 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 146 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 480 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.5×8.9 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 162 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
HMD Aura
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
HMD Aura
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Aura
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Aura and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads HMD Aura by 94.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (89/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (81/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (77/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the HMD Aura is a bit better (43/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the HMD Aura (89/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Aura or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the HMD Aura by 53 points (74/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Aura and the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The HMD Aura has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Aura or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Aura or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (89/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the HMD Aura over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.