HMD Aura 2

Name: HMD Aura 2
Brand: HMD

Display6.56" 720 x 1612 pixels (~268 ppi density)

ChipsetUnisoc SC9863A1 (22 nm)

Main camera13MP

Battery5000 mAh

4.8GoSolo score

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Network

Technology

GSM / HSPA / LTE

2G bands

GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

3G bands

HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100

4G bands

1, 3, 5, 8, 20, 28, 38, 41

Speed

HSPA, LTE

Launch

Announced

2024, May 23

Status

Available

Body

Dimensions

163.9 x 75.5 x 8.9 mm (6.45 x 2.97 x 0.35 in)

Weight

175 g (6.17 oz)

SIM

Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Durability

IP54 dust protected and water resistant (water splashes) - EU onlyRepair-it-yourself capable (display, back cover, battery and charging port repairs)

Display

Type

IPS LCD, 480 nits (typ)

Size

6.56 inches, 101.4 cm2 (~82.0% screen-to-body ratio)

Resolution

720 x 1612 pixels (~268 ppi density)

Platform

Android 13

Chipset

Unisoc SC9863A1 (22 nm)

CPU

Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55)

GPU

IMG8322

Memory

Card slot

microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)

Internal

64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM

Main Camera

Modules

13 MP, (wide), AF Auxiliary lens

Features

LED flash, HDR

Video

1080p@30fps

Selfie Camera

Module

5 MP

Features

Yes

Sound

Loudspeaker

Yes

3.5mm jack

Yes

Comms

WLAN

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n

Bluetooth

4.2, A2DP

Positioning

GPS

NFC

Radio

Unspecified

USB

USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

Features

Sensors

Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity

Battery

Type

5000 mAh

Charging

10W wired

Misc

Colors

Glacier Green, Indigo Black

GoSolo Read / what it means6 takeaways

performance

Unisoc SC9863A, 4GB RAM, basic tasksThe octa-core SC9863A with 4GB RAM handles light use, messaging, and browsing without stuttering, but expect lag in demanding apps and no gaming beyond casual titles.

battery

5000mAh, about one full dayWith typical mixed use, you'll reach the evening before needing a charge; moderate-to-heavy use (video, social media) shortens this to 12 to 16 hours.

charging

10W wired, roughly 2 hours to fullFrom empty to 100% takes about 90 to 120 minutes, so plan accordingly if you're relying on quick top-ups.

display

6.52 inch IPS, 460 nits, readable outdoorsThe 460-nit peak brightness is adequate in direct sunlight for reading and browsing, though reflective surfaces will still wash it out in harsh light; 215 ppi makes text and icons clear but not sharp.

camera

13MP main, basic daylight shotsThe 13MP sensor with AF captures usable daylight photos and video; low light and distant subjects will show softness and noise, and there is no zoom beyond digital crop.

durability

IP54, user-replaceable parts, repair-friendlyIP54 protects against dust and light water splashes (not submersion); the replaceable display, battery, back cover, and charging port mean you can extend the phone's life without factory service.