The verdict
Your pick: HMD Aura, ahead on Design & display and Performance & hardware. Unless Camera decides it for you.
| Category | Aura | A1 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.9 | 4.4 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.5 | 2.1 |
| Camera | 2.0 | 2.8 |
| Connectivity | 4.7 | 4.6 |
| Battery & charging | 5.1 | 5.3 |
Which one is for you?
HMD Aura, if you care about…
- Weight
- 175 g
- against 205 g
- Body Thickness
- 8.9 mm
- against 10.4 mm
Cubot A1, if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Aura | A1 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Unisoc SC9863A | Unisoc SC9863A |
| Processor Process Size | 22 nm Best value | 28 nm |
| Graphics GPU | IMG8322 | IMG8322 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.6 GHz | 1.6 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 154,110 | 115,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 164 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 725 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 and 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core: 4× Cortex-A55 at 1.6 GHz and 4× Cortex-A55 at 1.2 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | — |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | Aura | A1 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Green, Black, Purple | Black, Blue, Green, Cyan |
| Body Thickness | 8.9 mm Best value | 10.4 mm |
| Body Width | 75.5 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Body Height | 163.9 mm | 165.6 mm |
| Weight | 175 g Best value | 205 g |
| Usable Surface | 82 % | 82.7 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Polycarbonate |
| Resistance Features | IP52 | — |
Battery
| Specification | Aura | A1 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,100 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | 10 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Non-Removable |
Display
| Specification | Aura | A1 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 480 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.56″ | 6.56″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,612 px | 1,612 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 268 ppi | 269 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | — |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | IPS LCD, Water Drop Notch, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch |
Sensors
| Specification | Aura | A1 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | — |
Sensor
| Specification | Aura | A1 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Aura | A1 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 13 | Android 13 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 13 | 13 |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Aura | A1 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, A-GPS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, NFC, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE | USB OTG, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, USB Charging, USB Host, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | — |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Aura | A1 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, Loudspeaker | A2DP, Loudspeaker |