Category Breakdown
HMD Aura
ZTE Blade A53 Pro
Performance
67.367.2
Camera
19.119.1
Display
69.856.5
Battery
33.733.7
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
44.848.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
40.737.3
Summary
- The HMD Aura features a 6.56-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1612 pixels, while the ZTE Blade A53 Pro has a slightly smaller 6.52-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels.
- Both devices utilize the Unisoc SC9863A1 chipset, offering similar performance with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage.
- The Aura has a single 13 MP rear camera, whereas the Blade A53 Pro includes a dual-camera setup with a 13 MP main sensor and a 2 MP depth sensor.
- Both phones are equipped with a 5000 mAh battery and support 10W charging, but the Aura runs on Android 13, while the Blade A53 Pro operates on Android 12.
- In terms of build, the Aura is slightly larger and heavier than the Blade A53 Pro, which also includes NFC support, unlike the Aura.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HMD Aura
ZTE Blade A53 Pro
General
Release Date
2024, May 23
2023
Announced
2024, May 23
2023
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.56"
6.52"
Type
IPS LCD, 480 nits (typ)
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1612 pixels (~268 ppi density)
720 x 1600 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)
Unisoc SC9863A1 (22 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 4GB 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, AF2 MP, (depth)
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
5000 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
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)
164 x 75.8 x 8.7 mm (6.46 x 2.98 x 0.34 in)
Weight
175 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Glacier Green, Indigo Black
Dark Blue, Green
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-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
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP
4.2, A2DP
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 12
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity

