HMD Aura
#3482
Xiaomi Redmi 4 (China)
#5044Category Breakdown
HMD Aura
Xiaomi Redmi 4 (China)
Performance
67.356.0
Camera
19.119.1
Display
69.856.5
Battery
33.729.3
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
44.849.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
40.729.6
Summary
- The HMD Aura features a larger 6.56-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1612 pixels, compared to the Xiaomi Redmi 4's 5.0-inch display at 720 x 1280 pixels, offering a more immersive viewing experience.
- In terms of performance, the Aura is powered by a Unisoc SC9863A1 chipset with 4GB of RAM, while the Redmi 4 uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 with 2GB of RAM, providing better multitasking capabilities in the Aura.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera and a 5 MP selfie camera, but the Aura lacks optical image stabilization.
- The Aura's battery capacity is 5000 mAh, surpassing the Redmi 4's 4100 mAh, which may lead to longer usage times.
- The Aura runs on Android 13, offering a more up-to-date software experience compared to the Redmi 4's Android 6.0.1 with MIUI 8.
- Build quality is comparable, but the Aura is heavier at 175g versus the Redmi 4's 156g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HMD Aura
Xiaomi Redmi 4 (China)
General
Release Date
2024, May 23
2016
Announced
2024, May 23
2016
Description
N/A
Also known as Xiaomi Redmi 4 Standard
Display
Size
6.56"
5"
Type
IPS LCD, 480 nits (typ)
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1612 pixels (~268 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~296 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Unisoc SC9863A1 (22 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
IMG8322
Adreno 505
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, (wide), AFAuxiliary lens
13 MP, f/2.2, PDAF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP, f/2.2
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
Yes
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
4100 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
Li-Po 4100 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
10W wired
10W 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)
141.3 x 69.6 x 8.9 mm (5.56 x 2.74 x 0.35 in)
Weight
175 g
156 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Glacier Green, Indigo Black
Gold, Dark Gray, Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Hybrid Dual SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / 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, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP
4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 13
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), MIUI 8
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass