HMD Aura vs Sharp Aquos R8s Pro
The HMD Aura (2024) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A1, while the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro leads — 58/100 vs 21/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 47 MP; the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,757,044 vs 153,667); the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Aura doesn't; the HMD Aura is noticeably lighter (175g vs 203g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Aura
Sharp Aquos R8s Pro
What makes HMD Aura better?
- Lighter: 175g vs 203g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Sharp Aquos R8s Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1757044 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 846
- Faster charging: 27W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 47MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (29/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (44/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Aura vs the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro, the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro scores 37 points higher (58/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro leads (76/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro leads (29/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (76/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (85/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro notably outperforms the HMD Aura (29/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro and the HMD Aura are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Aura notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro (64/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Aura | Sharp Aquos R8s Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.6" LTPO IGZO OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1260x2730 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 27W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 47 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 480 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.5×8.9 mm | 161.0×77.0×9.3 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Aura
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Sharp Aquos R8s Pro
- Main: 47MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
HMD Aura
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Sharp Aquos R8s Pro
- 6.6" LTPO IGZO OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2730
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Aura
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Sharp Aquos R8s Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Aura and Sharp Aquos R8s Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sharp Aquos R8s Pro leads HMD Aura by 91.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (76/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (85/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro notably outperforms the HMD Aura (29/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro and the HMD Aura are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Aura notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro (64/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Aura or the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro?
The Sharp Aquos R8s Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Aura by 37 points (58/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Aura and the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro?
The HMD Aura has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Aura or the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro?
The Sharp Aquos R8s Pro leads on camera score (29/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Aura or the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro?
The Sharp Aquos R8s Pro leads on performance (76/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the HMD Aura over the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro?
The Sharp Aquos R8s Pro is a better fit for active users.