HMD Aura
#3482
Realme V21
#4185Category Breakdown
HMD Aura
Realme V21
Performance
67.365.2
Camera
19.128.4
Display
69.831.2
Battery
33.733.7
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
44.860.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
40.735.5
Summary
- The HMD Aura features a sturdy build with a 6.56-inch IPS LCD display offering a resolution of 720 x 1612 pixels, while the Realme V21 also has a 6.56-inch TFT LCD with the same resolution but slightly higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Aura is powered by a Unisoc SC9863A1 chipset, while the V21 has a faster octa-core CPU at 2.2 GHz, providing better processing capabilities.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the V21 includes an additional 2 MP depth sensor and an 8 MP selfie camera compared to the Aura's 5 MP.
- Both devices are equipped with a 5000 mAh battery, but the Aura supports 10W charging, whereas the V21 does not specify charging capabilities.
- The Aura runs on Android 13, while the V21 operates on Android 12 with Realme UI 3.0, offering different software experiences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HMD Aura
Realme V21
General
Release Date
2024, May 23
N/A
Announced
2024, May 23
N/A
Description
N/A
Unofficial preliminary specifications
Display
Size
6.56"
6.56"
Type
IPS LCD, 480 nits (typ)
TFT LCD
Resolution
720 x 1612 pixels (~268 ppi density)
720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Unisoc SC9863A1 (22 nm)
N/A
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core 2.2 GHz
GPU
IMG8322
N/A
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, (wide), AFAuxiliary lens
13 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
Yes
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging Details
10W wired
N/A
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
Black, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
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
4.2, A2DP
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 13
Android 12, Realme UI 3.0
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass