HMD Aura vs Sharp Aquos R10
The HMD Aura (2024) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A1, while the Sharp Aquos R10 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sharp Aquos R10 leads — 66/100 vs 21/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Sharp Aquos R10 is faster in AnTuTu (1,660,924 vs 153,667); the Sharp Aquos R10 has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Aura doesn't; the HMD Aura is noticeably lighter (175g vs 197g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Aura
Sharp Aquos R10
What makes HMD Aura better?
- Lighter: 175g vs 197g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Sharp Aquos R10 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1660924 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 1860 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5045 vs 846
- Faster charging: 36W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 240Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (74/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (60/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Aura vs the Sharp Aquos R10, the Sharp Aquos R10 scores 45 points higher (66/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos R10 leads (74/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R10 leads (60/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos R10 significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (74/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R10 significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R10 significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (60/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Sharp Aquos R10 and the HMD Aura are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Aura is a bit better (64/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Aura | Sharp Aquos R10 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 1660924 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 1860 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 5045 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.5" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 240 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 36W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 480 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.5×8.9 mm | 156.0×75.0×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Aura
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Sharp Aquos R10
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
HMD Aura
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Sharp Aquos R10
- 6.5" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 240 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Aura
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Sharp Aquos R10
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 36W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Aura and Sharp Aquos R10, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sharp Aquos R10 leads HMD Aura by 90.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos R10 significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (74/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R10 significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (90/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R10 significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (60/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sharp Aquos R10 and the HMD Aura are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Aura is a bit better (64/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Aura or the Sharp Aquos R10?
The Sharp Aquos R10 significantly outperforms the HMD Aura by 45 points (66/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Aura and the Sharp Aquos R10?
The HMD Aura has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Sharp Aquos R10 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Aura or the Sharp Aquos R10?
The Sharp Aquos R10 leads on camera score (60/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Aura or the Sharp Aquos R10?
The Sharp Aquos R10 leads on performance (74/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the HMD Aura over the Sharp Aquos R10?
The Sharp Aquos R10 is a better fit for active users.