HMD Aura
#3482
itel P38 Pro
#4028Category Breakdown
HMD Aura
itel P38 Pro
Performance
67.365.9
Camera
19.119.1
Display
69.856.5
Battery
33.737.7
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
44.847.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
40.736.8
Summary
- The HMD Aura features a 6.56-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1612 pixels and a typical brightness of 480 nits, while the itel P38 Pro has a larger 6.8-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but a slightly lower pixel density.
- Both devices are powered by similar octa-core processors, but the Aura utilizes a more recent 22 nm chipset compared to the 28 nm in the P38 Pro, which may offer better efficiency.
- Camera specifications are identical with a 13 MP rear camera and a 5 MP front camera, both capable of 1080p video recording.
- The Aura has a 5000 mAh battery with 10W charging, whereas the P38 Pro boasts a larger 6000 mAh battery with faster 18W charging.
- In terms of software, the Aura runs on Android 13, while the P38 Pro is equipped with Android 11 (Go edition), potentially affecting the user experience and available features.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HMD Aura
itel P38 Pro
General
Release Date
2024, May 23
2022
Announced
2024, May 23
2022
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.56"
6.8"
Type
IPS LCD, 480 nits (typ)
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1612 pixels (~268 ppi density)
720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~260 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Unisoc SC9863A1 (22 nm)
Unisoc SC9863A (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
IMG8322
IMG8322
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
64GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, (wide), AFAuxiliary lens
13 MP0.3 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
LED flash
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
Yes
Yes
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
6000 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
6000 mAh
Charging Details
10W wired
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
163.9 x 75.5 x 8.9 mm (6.45 x 2.97 x 0.35 in)
N/A
Weight
175 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Glacier Green, Indigo Black
Mint Green, Ocean Blue, Night Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Dual SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Yes
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP
Yes
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
microUSB
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 13
Android 11 (Go edition)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer