HMD Aura vs TCL K70
The HMD Aura (2024) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A1, while the TCL K70 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G100 Turbo. By overall MobileRank rating, the TCL K70 leads — 43/100 vs 21/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the TCL K70 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the TCL K70 is faster in AnTuTu (575,630 vs 153,667); the TCL K70 has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Aura doesn't; the HMD Aura is noticeably lighter (175g vs 190g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Aura
TCL K70
What makes HMD Aura better?
- Lighter: 175g vs 190g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 62/100)
What makes TCL K70 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 575630 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 727 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2014 vs 846
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 18W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (44/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (55/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Aura vs the TCL K70, the TCL K70 scores 22 points higher (43/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the TCL K70 leads (44/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL K70 leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the TCL K70 significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (44/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the TCL K70 notably outperforms the HMD Aura (55/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL K70 notably outperforms the HMD Aura (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the TCL K70 is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Aura and the TCL K70 are nearly equal (64/100 vs 62/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Aura | TCL K70 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A1 | MediaTek Helio G100 Turbo | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 575630 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 2014 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 720x1570 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 480 nits | 750 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.5×8.9 mm | 167.7×79.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $149 |
Camera comparison
HMD Aura
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
TCL K70
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
HMD Aura
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
TCL K70
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Aura
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
TCL K70
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Aura and TCL K70, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
TCL K70 leads HMD Aura by 73.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
HMD Aura
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the TCL K70 significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (44/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the TCL K70 notably outperforms the HMD Aura (55/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the TCL K70 notably outperforms the HMD Aura (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the TCL K70 is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Aura and the TCL K70 are nearly equal (64/100 vs 62/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Aura or the TCL K70?
The TCL K70 significantly outperforms the HMD Aura by 22 points (43/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Aura and the TCL K70?
The HMD Aura has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the TCL K70 — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Aura or the TCL K70?
The TCL K70 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Aura or the TCL K70?
The TCL K70 leads on performance (44/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the HMD Aura over the TCL K70?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the TCL K70 (44/100 vs 9/100).