HMD Aura 2 Specifications
HMD has launched its new 4G smartphone called the HMD Aura 2 and it is available in Midnight Black, Icy Blue, and Electric Purple color options. On the front of the smartphone, there is a 6.52-inch IPS LCD that also has support for up to 460 nits brightness. The smartphone has been outfitted with the 28nm Unisoc SC9863A chipset that can reach up to a 4×1.6 GHz clocking speed.
The device is available in 4GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, while a microSDXC card slot is also present. In terms of photography, it comes with a single 13MP rear camera and a 5MP front camera for selfies. This smartphone offers a Huge 5000 mAh battery with 10W fast charging. Alongside this, the smartphone also has an IP54 dust protection and water resistance and is Repair-it-yourself capable.
| Specifications | HMD Aura 2 |
| Network | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| Announced | February 2025 |
| SIM | Nano-SIM |
| Dimensions | 6.55 x 3.03 x 0.35 inches |
| Weight | 185.4 g |
| Size | 6.52 inches |
| Display | IPS LCD 460 nits brightness 20:9 ratio ~215 PPI density |
| Protection | IP54 dust-protected and water resistant (water splashes) – EU only Repair-it-yourself capable (display, back cover, battery, and charging port repairs) |
| Resolution | 576 x 1280 pixels |
| OS | Android 14 (Go edition) |
| Chipset | 28nm – Unisoc SC9863A |
| CPU | Octa-core 4×1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 4×1.2 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | IMG8322 |
| Card slot | microSDXC |
| RAM | 4GB |
| Internal | 256GB |
| Camera | 13 MP (wide), AF LED flash, panorama |
| Selfie | 5 MP |
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | GPS, GALILEO |
| NFC | No |
| Infrared port | No |
| Radio | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C |
| Sensors | Side-mounted fingerprint, accelerometer, proximity |
| Battery | 5000 mAh 10W wired |
| Colors | Midnight Black, Icy Blue, Electric Purple |
| Expected Price | $150 (Rs 12,990 in India) approx |
HMD Aura 2 Pros and Cons
Based on the above specs, you can see the list of pros and cons (advantages and disadvantages) of the HMD Aura 2 smartphone.
Pros
- Side-mounted fingerprint scanner.
- Huge battery capacity.
- IPS LCD screen with 460 nits brightness.
- The Android 14 (Go edition) OS support.
- An audio jack is present.
- Comes with an IP54 dust-protected and water resistant.
Cons
- No reverse charging support.
- Low-resolution display and camera performance.
- No NFC and 5G support.
- No 4K video recording support.
- Without gyro-EIS support.
- Available in single RAM and storage variants.
- Gorilla Glass protection is missing.
- Heating issues may appear from heavy use.
