HMD Aura vs Sharp Aquos R11

HMD Aura

Unisoc SC9863A1

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Sharp Aquos R11

Snapdragon 8s Gen 4

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The HMD Aura (2024) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A1, while the Sharp Aquos R11 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sharp Aquos R11 leads — 74/100 vs 21/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Sharp Aquos R11 has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Sharp Aquos R11 is faster in AnTuTu (2,314,417 vs 153,667); the Sharp Aquos R11 has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Aura doesn't; the HMD Aura is noticeably lighter (175g vs 195g).

The Sharp Aquos R11 significantly outperforms the HMD Aura by 53 points (74/100 vs 21/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

HMD Aura

Performance 9

Display 32

Camera 10

Battery 43

Portability 64

Value for money —

Sharp Aquos R11

Performance 81

Display 90

Camera 76

Battery 49

Portability 52

Value for money —

What makes HMD Aura better?

Lighter: 175g vs 195g

Better portability (64/100 vs 52/100)

What makes Sharp Aquos R11 better?

Higher AnTuTu: 2314417 vs 153667
Better Geekbench Single: 2072 vs 205
Better Geekbench Multi: 6649 vs 846
Bigger battery: 5100 vs 5000 mAh
Faster charging: 36W vs 10W
Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
Higher refresh rate: 240Hz vs 60Hz

Higher performance (81/100 vs 9/100)
Better camera (76/100 vs 10/100)
Longer battery life (49/100 vs 43/100)
Better display (90/100 vs 32/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the HMD Aura vs the Sharp Aquos R11, the Sharp Aquos R11 scores 53 points higher (74/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos R11 leads (81/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R11 leads (76/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos R11 significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (81/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R11 significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R11 significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (76/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Sharp Aquos R11 is a bit better (49/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Aura is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).

Sharp Aquos R11: The Sharp Aquos R11 is a better fit for gamers and power users.

Specs comparison

Specification	HMD Aura	Sharp Aquos R11
Processor	Unisoc SC9863A1	Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
AnTuTu	153667	2314417
Geekbench Single	205	2072
Geekbench Multi	846	6649
Display	6.6" IPS LCD	6.5" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED
Resolution	720x1612	1080x2340
Refresh rate	60 Hz	240 Hz
Battery	5000 mAh	5100 mAh
Charging	10W	36W
Main camera	13 MP	50 MP
Ultrawide	0 MP	50 MP
Telephoto	0 MP	38 MP
Front camera	5 MP	50 MP
RAM	4GB	12GB
Storage	64GB	256GB / 512GB
OS	Android 13	Android 16
Brightness (peak)	480 nits	3600 nits
NFC	no	yes
Protection	—	IP68/IP69
Dimensions	163.9×75.5×8.9 mm	156.0×74.0×8.9 mm
Weight	175 g	195 g
Launch price	—	—