HMD Aura 2
#2596
Xiaomi Redmi 9A
#3464Category Breakdown
HMD Aura 2
Xiaomi Redmi 9A
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 6.52-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 576 x 1280 pixels, while the Xiaomi Redmi 9A has a 6.53-inch display with a higher resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Aura 2 is powered by a Unisoc SC9863A chipset with 4GB of RAM, compared to the Redmi 9A's Mediatek Helio G25 with options up to 6GB of RAM, which may offer better multitasking capabilities.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera and a 5 MP selfie camera, but the Redmi 9A supports 1080p video recording at higher frame rates.
- Battery capacity is identical at 5000 mAh with 10W charging for both devices.
- The Aura 2 runs on Android 14 (Go edition), while the Redmi 9A originally shipped with Android 10 and is upgradable to Android 11 with MIUI 12, providing a different software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HMD Aura 2
Xiaomi Redmi 9A
General
Release Date
2025, February 11
2020, June 30
Announced
2025, February 11
2020, June 30
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.52"
6.53"
Type
IPS LCD, 460 nits (peak)
IPS LCD, 400 nits (typ)
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 MT6762G Helio G25 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
IMG8322
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
256GB 4GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, (wide), AF
13 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), 1.0µm, PDAF
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP
5 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1.12µm
Video Recording
Yes
1080p@30/60fps
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
10W 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)
164.9 x 77.1 x 9 mm (6.49 x 3.04 x 0.35 in)
Weight
185.4 g
196 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Midnight Black, Icy Blue, Electric Purple
Carbon Gray (Midnight Black), Sky Blue (Sea Blue), Ocean Green (Nature Green)
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
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
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GALILEO
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 14 (Go edition)
Android 10, upgradable to Android 11, MIUI 12
OS Version
Android 14 (Go edition)
Android 10, upgradable to Android 11, MIUI 12
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes