The new HMD Aura 2, officially branded as HMD Aura², has been quietly launched as an entry-level device and rebranded HMD Arc with more storage.
Powering the HMD Aura 2 is a UNISOC SC9863A processor paired with 4GB of RAM and 256GB storage that’s expandable via microSD. It runs on a power-efficient Android 14 Go Edition.
On the front, we have a 6.52-inch IPS display with only an HD+ resolution, 60Hz refresh rate, and 460 nits of peak brightness. Keeping the lights on is a 5,000mAh battery with 10W charging.
A 13-megapixel main camera is on the back, while a 5-megapixel selfie shooter is on the front. The device also has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and an IP54 rating for dust and water resistance.
The HMD Aura 2 will be available in Australia for AUD169 (~Php6,200). Release details in the Philippines are yet to be known.
HMD Aura 2 Specs
- Android 14 Go Edition
- Dual SIM, Dual standby
- 6.52-inch HD+ IPS display, 1280 x 576 pixel resolution, ~215ppi
- 60Hz refresh rate, 460-nit peak brightness
- 1.6GHz UNISOC SC9863A octa-core processor
- 4GB RAM
- IMG8322 GPU
- 256GB internal storage, expandable via microSD
- 5-megapixel front camera
- 13-megapixel rear camera, LED flash
- Side-mounted fingerprint scanner
- IP54 dust and splash resistant
- HSPA+, 4G LTE
- WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
- Bluetooth 5.2
- GPS, GALILEO
- FM Radio
- USB-C
- Dimensions: 166.4 x 76.9 x 9mm
- Weight: 185.4g
- Colors: Midnight Black, Electric Purple, Icy Blue
- 5,000mAh non-removable battery, 10W wired charging