HMD Aura 2
#2662
vivo X9s Plus
#3928Category Breakdown
HMD Aura 2
vivo X9s Plus
Performance
75.570.7
Camera
39.619.1
Display
69.280.2
Battery
33.729.0
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
50.755.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
47.237.5
Summary
- The HMD Aura 2 features a larger 6.52-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 576 x 1280 pixels, while the vivo X9s Plus has a 5.85-inch AMOLED display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, offering better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Aura 2 is powered by a Unisoc SC9863A chipset, whereas the X9s Plus utilizes a Qualcomm Snapdragon 653, which generally provides superior processing capabilities.
- The camera on the Aura 2 has a 13 MP rear sensor compared to the X9s Plus's 16 MP rear camera, which may deliver better image quality.
- The Aura 2 has a larger 5000 mAh battery, compared to the 4015 mAh battery in the X9s Plus, but both lack wireless charging.
- Software-wise, the Aura 2 runs on Android 14 (Go edition), while the X9s Plus operates on an older Android 7.1, upgradable to 8.0, indicating a more modern software experience with the Aura 2.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HMD Aura 2
vivo X9s Plus
General
Release Date
2025, February 11
2017
Announced
2025, February 11
2017
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.52"
5.85"
Type
IPS LCD, 460 nits (peak)
AMOLED
Resolution
576 x 1280 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~215 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~377 ppi density)
PPI
576
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Unisoc SC9863A (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8976 Pro Snapdragon 653 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A72 & 4x1.44 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
IMG8322
Adreno 510
Memory
256GB 4GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
No
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, (wide), AF
16 MP, 1/2.8", PDAF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
Yes
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
4015 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
Li-Ion 4015 mAh, non-removable
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)
162.6 x 78.9 x 7.3 mm (6.40 x 3.11 x 0.29 in)
Weight
185.4 g
183.2 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Midnight Black, Icy Blue, Electric Purple
Gold, Rose Gold, Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.2, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C
microUSB 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 7.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo), Funtouch 3.1
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass