HMD Aura 2
#2596
TCL 20 XE
#3456Category Breakdown
HMD Aura 2
TCL 20 XE
Performance
67.060.3
Camera
42.442.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
58.558.5
Build
68.868.8
Overall
60.558.4
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, (wide), AF
13 MP, 27mm (wide), 1.12µm, AF2 MP (depth)2 MP (macro)
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP
5 MP
Video Recording
Yes
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
Yes
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Midnight Black, Icy Blue, Electric Purple
Moonlight Grey
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
Android 14 (Go edition)
Android 11, TCL UI 3.0
OS Version
Android 14 (Go edition)
Android 11, TCL UI 3.0
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes