Highlights

• HMD has launched the affordable HMD Aura² Android 14 Go Edition smartphone.
• It comes with 256GB of storage and is available in Australia from March 13 for AUD 169 ($106).
• Key Features – 6.52-inch HD+ display, a dual-camera setup with a 13MP main sensor, a 5000mAh battery, USB-C port, 3.5mm headphone jack, FM radio, IP54 rating and runs on Android 14 Go Edition.
• It comes in Shadow Black and Electric Purple colour options.

HMD has quietly launched its affordable Android 14 Go Edition smartphone named HMD Aura². Multiple reports have claimed that it appears to be an updated version of the previously launched HMD Arc but with a massive storage upgrade of 256GB. The phone will reportedly be available in Australia from March 13 and priced at AUD 169 (about $106 or INR 9,207).

Here’s all we know about the phone as of now.

HMD Aura² – Key Features

The HMD Aura² features a 6.52-inch HD+ display with a 1280×576 resolution, 60Hz refresh rate and 460 nits peak brightness. It has a waterdrop notch that houses a 5MP selfie camera. On the back, there’s a 13MP main sensor as part of a dual-camera setup.

For security, the phone includes a side-mounted fingerprint sensor and face unlock.

It also comes with a USB-C port, a 3.5mm headphone jack and an FM radio. The device has an IP54 rating for durability. Powering the phone is a 5000mAh battery with 10W charging. It runs on Android 14 Go Edition and is promised to receive two years of quarterly security updates.

Last but not least, it comes with HMD’s trademark Repair-it-yourself functionality that allows users to easily replace parts like a broken screen at home if required.

According to the listing page on HMD’s official website, the HMD Aura² comes in Shadow Black and Electric Purple and is expected to launch in other regions soon. As of now, there is no update on its India launch possibility or timeline.

FAQs

Q1. What is the price and availability date for the HMD Aura² in Australia?

Answer. The HMD Aura² will be available in Australia from March 13, priced at AUD 169 ($106).

Q2. What are the display specifications of the HMD Aura²?

Answer. The HMD Aura² features a 6.52-inch HD+ display with a 1280×576 resolution, 60Hz refresh rate, and 460 nits peak brightness.

Q3. What are the camera specifications of the HMD Aura²?

Answer. The phone has a dual-camera setup with a 13MP main sensor and a 5MP selfie camera housed in a waterdrop notch.

Q4. What are some additional features of the HMD Aura²?

Answer. The HMD Aura² includes a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, face unlock, USB-C port, 3.5mm headphone jack, FM radio, IP54 rating for durability and a 5000mAh battery with 10W charging.

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