Category Breakdown
HMD Aura 2
TCL 20 XE
Performance
75.562.6
Camera
39.619.1
Display
69.245.6
Battery
33.733.7
Build
0.214.2
Connectivity
50.751.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
47.234.2
Summary
- The HMD Aura 2 features a slightly larger display at 6.52 inches with a resolution of 576 x 1280 pixels, while the TCL 20 XE offers a higher resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Aura 2 is powered by the Unisoc SC9863A chipset with 4GB of RAM, whereas the TCL 20 XE utilizes the Mediatek Helio P22 with 3GB of RAM, which may affect multitasking capabilities.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the TCL 20 XE includes additional depth and macro sensors, enhancing its photographic versatility.
- Battery capacity is identical at 5000 mAh, but the TCL 20 XE supports faster charging at 18W compared to the Aura 2's 10W.
- The Aura 2 runs on Android 14 (Go edition), offering a more recent software experience than the TCL 20 XE, which operates on Android 11 with TCL UI 3.0.
- Overall, the TCL 20 XE presents a more robust display and camera setup, while the Aura 2 benefits from newer software and higher RAM.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HMD Aura 2
TCL 20 XE
General
Release Date
2025, February 11
2021
Announced
2025, February 11
2021
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.52"
6.52"
Type
IPS LCD, 460 nits (peak)
IPS LCD, 450 nits
Resolution
576 x 1280 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~215 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
PPI
576
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Unisoc SC9863A (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
IMG8322
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
256GB 4GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, (wide), AF
13 MP, 27mm (wide), 1.12µm, AF2 MP (depth)2 MP (macro)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
Yes
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
10W wired
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
166.4 x 76.9 x 9 mm (6.55 x 3.03 x 0.35 in)
164.6 x 75 x 9 mm (6.48 x 2.95 x 0.35 in)
Weight
185.4 g
195 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Midnight Black, Icy Blue, Electric Purple
Moonlight Grey
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.39 W/kg (head) 1.25 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat13 300/150 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.2, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GALILEO
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 14 (Go edition)
Android 11, TCL UI 3.0
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass, barometer

