HMD Aura vs TCL K70 SE
The HMD Aura (2024) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A1, while the TCL K70 SE (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G50. By overall MobileRank rating, the HMD Aura leads — 21/100 vs 18/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the HMD Aura has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 5 MP; the TCL K70 SE is faster in AnTuTu (184,328 vs 153,667); the TCL K70 SE is noticeably lighter (150g vs 175g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Aura
TCL K70 SE
What makes HMD Aura better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 205 vs 200
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 13MP vs 5MP
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 12/100)
What makes TCL K70 SE better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 184328 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Multi: 889 vs 846
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 150g vs 175g
- Higher performance (12/100 vs 9/100)
- Better display (43/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Aura vs the TCL K70 SE, the HMD Aura scores 3 points higher (21/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Aura leads (43/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the TCL K70 SE and the HMD Aura are nearly equal (12/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the TCL K70 SE is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100. In the "battery" category, the HMD Aura significantly outperforms the TCL K70 SE (43/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the TCL K70 SE and the HMD Aura are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Aura | TCL K70 SE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A1 | MediaTek Helio G50 | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 184328 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 200 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 889 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 540x1210 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 2 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 480 nits | 400 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.5×8.9 mm | 165.9×76.6×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 150 g | |
| Launch price | — | $55 |
Camera comparison
HMD Aura
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
TCL K70 SE
- Main: 5MP f/2.2
- Front: 2MP
Display comparison
HMD Aura
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
TCL K70 SE
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 540x1210
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Aura
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
TCL K70 SE
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Aura and TCL K70 SE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
TCL K70 SE leads HMD Aura by 16.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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HMD Aura
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performance
In the "performance" category, the TCL K70 SE and the HMD Aura are nearly equal (12/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the TCL K70 SE is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the HMD Aura significantly outperforms the TCL K70 SE (43/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the TCL K70 SE and the HMD Aura are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Aura or the TCL K70 SE?
The HMD Aura edges out the TCL K70 SE by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the HMD Aura and the TCL K70 SE?
The HMD Aura has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the TCL K70 SE — 18/100.
Should you choose the HMD Aura over the TCL K70 SE?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the HMD Aura (43/100 vs 12/100).