The verdict
Your pick: HMD Aura, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Camera, Connectivity and Battery & charging.
| Category | Aura | Key |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.9 | 4.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.5 | 1.5 |
| Camera | 2.0 | 1.3 |
| Connectivity | 4.7 | 3.9 |
| Battery & charging | 5.1 | 3.5 |
Which one is for you?
HMD Aura, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,000 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 4 GB
- against 2 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 128 GB
- against 32 GB
- RAM Type
- LPDDR4X
- against DDR3
HMD Key, if you care about…
- OS Version
- 14
- against 13
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Aura | Key |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Unisoc SC9863A | Unisoc SC9832E |
| Processor Process Size | 22 nm Best value | 28 nm |
| Graphics GPU | IMG8322 | Mali-T820 MP1 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.6 GHz Best value | 1.4 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB Best value | 32 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 154,110 | — |
| 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) | Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Quad-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | — |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB Best value | 2 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X Best value | DDR3 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | — |
Design
| Specification | Aura | Key |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Green, Black, Purple | Black, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 8.9 mm Best value | 9 mm |
| Body Width | 75.5 mm | 76.9 mm |
| Body Height | 163.9 mm | 166.4 mm |
| Weight | 175 g Best value | 185.4 g |
| Usable Surface | 82 % Best value | 80.2 % |
| Body Materials | Plastic | — |
| Resistance Features | IP52 | IP52 |
Battery
| Specification | Aura | Key |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh Best value | 4,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | — |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | 10 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Aura | Key |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 480 nits Best value | 460 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.56″ Best value | 6.52″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px Best value | 576 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,612 px Best value | 1,280 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 268 ppi Best value | 215 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | — |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | IPS LCD, Capacitive Touch |
Sensors
| Specification | Aura | Key |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | — |
Sensor
| Specification | Aura | Key |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Aura | Key |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 13 | Android 14 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 13 | 14 Best value |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Aura | Key |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| 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 B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value | GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| 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 | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB Type-C |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Aura | Key |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 1 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, Loudspeaker | Loudspeaker |
