Easy to Repair HMD Aura 2 Launching Soon in Nepal

HMD is set to launch its self-repairable phone, the HMD Aura 2, in Nepal. This easy-to-repair phone is set to debut in Australia on March 13 and will be launched in Nepal afterwards.

The HMD Aura 2 succeeds the HMD Aura, a budget smartphone designed primarily for basic tasks. This time, however, HMD is placing greater emphasis on repairability. The Aura 2 is designed so that key components, such as the display and battery, can be easily replaced by users, making it more convenient to maintain over the long term.

With smartphone prices steadily rising, could the HMD Aura 2 grab some attention with its self-repairability feature? Let’s find out.

What is the Price of HMD Aura 2 in Nepal?

The HMD Aura 2 will debut in Australia on March 13 with an expected price of AUD 169 (approx. NPR 17,389).

While HMD has yet to confirm its global rollout, our sources indicate that the phone will eventually launch in Nepal as well. Given its expected launch price in Australia, the HMD Aura 2 price in Nepal could be Rs. 16,999.

HMD Aura 2 Overview

The HMD Aura 2 follows the design language seen on other HMD smartphones like the HMD Fusion and HMD Crest. It features a plastic back with a rectangular camera module on the rear.

From the front, however, the phone looks somewhat dated due to its waterdrop notch design. On the bright side, the inclusion of an IP54 rating on a budget smartphone is quite impressive. The device will be available in two color options: Midnight Black and Icy Blue.

The Aura 2 feautures an 6.52-inches HD IPS LCD panel, which is totally understandable for a budget smartphone. However, the display is rated at just 460 nits of peak brightness, which is low even by budget smartphone standards.

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The Unisoc SC9863A chipset powers the HMD Aura 2, a rather modest processor built on a 28nm process. It is paired with 4GB of RAM and 128/256GB of internal storage. The phone also includes a Memory Boost feature that can borrow up to 4GB of storage to virtually expand the RAM.

A basic camera setup includes a 13MP main camera on the rear and a 5MP selfie camera.

The HMD Aura 2 doesn’t stand out in the battery department either, with a 5000mAh battery and slow 10W charging. Furthermore, it runs on Android 14 (Go edition), which is an older version of Android. Thankfully, the Go edition is a lighter version of the OS and is better suited for entry-level hardware.

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The HMD Aura 2 is a very basic smartphone with entry-level specifications. Nothing about it really feels “wow.” Yes, it does have an option for 256GB of storage, which is quite generous for a budget device, but almost every other specification feels outdated and underwhelming.

The main focus of the HMD Aura 2 appears to be repairability, but it raises an important question: Does it really make sense to repair a budget phone? Replacement parts like the display or battery could still be relatively expensive compared to the phone’s price. On top of that, the availability of official repair parts and tools for self-repair could be a big question mark in many regions.

What are your thoughts on the HMD Aura 2? Let us know in the comments below!