HMD Aura vs Sharp Aquos wish5
The HMD Aura (2024) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A1, while the Sharp Aquos wish5 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sharp Aquos wish5 leads — 42/100 vs 21/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Sharp Aquos wish5 is faster in AnTuTu (528,398 vs 153,667); the Sharp Aquos wish5 has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Aura doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Aura
Sharp Aquos wish5
What makes HMD Aura better?
- Lighter: 175g vs 187g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 58/100)
What makes Sharp Aquos wish5 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 528398 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 771 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1980 vs 846
- Faster charging: 27W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (43/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (44/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (56/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Aura vs the Sharp Aquos wish5, the Sharp Aquos wish5 scores 21 points higher (42/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos wish5 leads (43/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos wish5 leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos wish5 significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (43/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos wish5 notably outperforms the HMD Aura (56/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos wish5 notably outperforms the HMD Aura (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Sharp Aquos wish5 and the HMD Aura are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Aura is a bit better (64/100 vs 58/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Aura | Sharp Aquos wish5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A1 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 528398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 27W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 480 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.5×8.9 mm | 166.0×76.0×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 187 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Aura
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Sharp Aquos wish5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
HMD Aura
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Sharp Aquos wish5
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Aura
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Sharp Aquos wish5
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Aura and Sharp Aquos wish5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sharp Aquos wish5 leads HMD Aura by 70.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos wish5 significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (43/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos wish5 notably outperforms the HMD Aura (56/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos wish5 notably outperforms the HMD Aura (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sharp Aquos wish5 and the HMD Aura are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Aura is a bit better (64/100 vs 58/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Aura or the Sharp Aquos wish5?
The Sharp Aquos wish5 significantly outperforms the HMD Aura by 21 points (42/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Aura and the Sharp Aquos wish5?
The HMD Aura has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Sharp Aquos wish5 — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Aura or the Sharp Aquos wish5?
The Sharp Aquos wish5 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Aura or the Sharp Aquos wish5?
The Sharp Aquos wish5 leads on performance (43/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the HMD Aura over the Sharp Aquos wish5?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the Sharp Aquos wish5 (43/100 vs 9/100).