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HMD Aura 2 vs TCL 503

What Aura 2 does better (6) and where 503 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

HMD Aura 2
HMD · 2025Aura 2
4.1Score
6 advantages≈ $110
Higher score
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TCL 503
TCL · 2024503
4.1Score
4 advantages≈ $110
2.4Display2.5
3.0Camera2.3
3.5Battery3.5
2.8Features2.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

Aura 2503
76.9 × 166.4975.5 × 163.98.9
Aura 2503Difference
Height166.4 mm163.9 mm+2.5 mm
Width76.9 mm75.5 mm+1.4 mm
Thickness9 mm8.9 mm+0.1 mm
Weight185 g186 g=

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Aura 2 better than 503?

  1. Storage (max)256 GB vs 64 GB4×
  2. Main camera13 MP vs 8 MP+62%
  3. RAM4 GB vs 3 GB+33%
  4. Storage (base)256 GB vs 64 GB4×
  5. Peak brightness460 nits vs 350 nits+31%
  6. Bluetooth5.2 vs 4.2+24%

Why is 503 better than Aura 2?

  1. Pixel density215 ppi vs 267 ppi+24%
  2. Dual SIMNo · Aura 2: Yes
  3. Resolution (width)576 px vs 720 px+25%
  4. Screen-to-body ratio80.2% vs 84.6%+5%
Specifications

Side by side

HMD Aura 2HMD Aura 2≈ $1104.1
TCL 503TCL 503≈ $1104.1
Design
Weight185 g186 g
Thickness9 mm8.9 mm
Height166.4 mm163.9 mm
Width76.9 mm75.5 mm
Frame—Plastic
Back—Plastic
Ingress protectionIP54—
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4—
ColoursMidnight Black, Icy Blue, Electric PurpleSpace Gray, Midnight Blue
Display
Screen size6.5″6.6″
PanelIPS LCDIPS LCD
OLED panelNoNo
Resolution (width)576 px720 px
Resolution (height)1,280 px1,612 px
Pixel density215 ppi267 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Peak brightness460 nits350 nits
Screen-to-body ratio80.2%84.6%
Performance
ChipsetUnisoc SC9863AUnisoc SC9863A
Chip makerUnisocUnisoc
Process28 nm28 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency1.6 GHz1.6 GHz
GPUIMG8322PowerVR GE8322
Memory
RAM4 GB3 GB
Storage (max)256 GB64 GB
Storage (base)256 GB64 GB
Storage type—eMMC 5.1
Memory card slotYesYes
Camera
Main camera13 MP8 MP
Main camera aperture—f/2
Main sensor size—1/4.0"
Rear cameras11
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Ultra-wide cameraNoNo
Telephoto cameraNoNo
Max video—1080p
Selfie camera5 MP5 MP
4K selfie videoNoNo
Battery
Battery capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired charging10 W10 W
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
5GNo—
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMNoYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 4Wi-Fi 4
Bluetooth5.24.2
NFCNoNo
USBUSB Type-CUSB Type-C 2.0
USB version—2
Satellite navigationGALILEOGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Features
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5 mm headphone jackYesYes
Fingerprint sensorSideRear
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximityFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer
Software
OS at launchAndroid 14 (Go edition)Android 14 (Go edition)
PlatformAndroidAndroid
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