Engineering:HMD Aura
| Developer | HMD Global |
|---|---|
| Compatible networks | GSM, HSDPA, 4G (LTE) |
| First released | May 23, 2024 |
| Availability by region | May 24, 2024 Australia |
| Predecessor | Nokia C22 |
| Successor | HMD Aura 2 |
| Mass | 175 g |
| Operating system | Android 13 |
| System on chip | UNISOC SC9863A1 (22 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4×1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4×1.2 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | IMG8322 |
| Memory | 4 GB |
| Storage | 64/128 GB |
| Removable storage | microSDXC up to 256 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 10 W |
| Data inputs | Microphone, rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, accelerometer, proximity sensor |
| Display | 6.56" IPS LCD, HD+ (720 × 1612 px), 60 Hz, 480 nits (typ) |
| Rear camera | 13 MP (wide), auxiliary lens |
| Front camera | 5 MP |
| Sound | Mono |
| Connectivity | USB-C 2.0 (OTG), Bluetooth 4.2, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, GPS |
| References | [1] |
HMD Aura is an entry-level Android smartphone developed by the Finnish company HMD Global. The HMD Aura was released in on May 23, 2024, in Australia.[2]
Specifications
Design
The front panel is made of glass, while the back panel and frame are made of plastic. On the bottom, there is a 3.5 mm audio jack, a microphone, a USB-C port, and a speaker.[3]
On the left side is the tray for two SIM cards and a memory card, and on the right are the volume rocker and power button. The rear features two camera lenses, an LED flash, a fingerprint scanner, and the HMD logo.
The HMD Aura is available in two colors: Glacier Green and Indigo Black.
Hardware
The HMD Aura is powered by the entry-level UNISOC SC9863A1 system on a chip. The device features 64 or 128 GB of flash memory and 4 GB of RAM. Storage capacity can be expanded using a microSD card up to 256 GB.[4]
The battery has a capacity of 5000 mAh.
The smartphone features a 6.56-inch IPS LCD display with HD+ resolution (1612 × 720), a pixel density of 268 ppi, a 20:9 aspect ratio, a 60 Hz refresh rate, and a waterdrop notch for the front camera.
The HMD Aura has a dual main camera setup featuring a 13 megapixel wide-angle lens with autofocus, capable of recording video at 1080p@30fps, and an auxiliary lens for bokeh effects. The smartphone also has a 5 MP front-facing camera.
Software
The HMD Aura runs on Android 13.
References
- ↑ "HMD Aura - Full phone specifications". https://www.gsmarena.com/hmd_aura-13048.php.
- ↑ Peter. "HMD Aura stealthily goes on sale in Australia as a cheaper alternative to the Pulse" (in en-US). https://www.gsmarena.com/hmd_aura_stealthily_goes_on_sale_in_australia_as_a_cheaper_alternative_to_the_pulse-news-62987.php.
- ↑ Debasish (2024-05-24). "HMD Aura launched as a pocket-friendly smartphone with an HD+ IPS screen and 4GB RAM" (in en-US). https://www.gizmochina.com/2024/05/24/hmd-aura-launched-pocket-friendly-smartphone-hd-ips-screen-and-4gb-ram/.
- ↑ Marin (2024-05-23). "HMD Rocky is actually HMD Aura | Nokiamob" (in en-US). https://nokiamob.net/2024/05/23/hmd-rocky-is-actually-hmd-aura/.
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