Aura
2008 luxury rotating display.
The Motorola Aura is a luxury Motorola smartphone released Nov 2008, with a launch price of $2000. It pairs its chipset with a 1.55" 480 x 480 round display, a 2.0 MP main camera and a 800 mAh battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 60/100 — Motorola Aura. Standout strengths: sapphire crystal circular display. and stainless steel build. Main trade-off: $2,000 luxury price.
Motorola Aura.
Motorola's 2008 Aura was a $2,000 luxury rotating bar with sapphire crystal + 130 ball bearings.
Read the full review- Sapphire crystal circular display.
- Stainless steel build.
- 130 ball bearings swivel.
- Luxury statement piece.
Full specifications
Benchmarks
How the Aura compares
| Aura | iPhone 7 Plus | Moto G50 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpecEagle score | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| Chipset | — | Apple A10 Fusion | Snapdragon 480 5G |
| Display | 1.55" 480 x 480 round | 5.5" LCD 60 Hz | 6.5" HD+ IPS 90Hz |
| Main camera | 2.0 MP | 12 MP · f/1.8 | 48 MP + 2 MP macro + 2 MP depth |
| Battery | 800 mAh | 2,900 mAh | 5000 mAh, 15W |
| Launch price | $2000 | $769 | $229 |
Frequently asked questions
When was the Aura released?
The Aura was released in Nov 2008.
How much does the Aura cost?
The Aura launched at $2000 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).
What is the Aura screen size and type?
The Aura has a 1.55" 480 x 480 round display.
What is the Aura battery capacity?
The Aura has a 800 mAh battery.
What is the Aura main camera?
The Aura has a 2.0 MP main camera.
What colours does the Aura come in?
The Aura is available in 2 colours: Stainless Steel, Diamond Edition.
Is the Aura worth buying?
Motorola's 2008 Aura was a $2,000 luxury rotating bar with sapphire crystal + 130 ball bearings. SpecEagle gives the Aura an editorial score of 60/100.
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