The verdict
Your pick: HMD Arc, ahead on Performance & hardware, Camera, Connectivity and Battery & charging.
| Category | Arc | Key |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.2 | 4.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.2 | 1.5 |
| Camera | 3.3 | 1.3 |
| Connectivity | 4.9 | 3.9 |
| Battery & charging | 5.1 | 3.5 |
Which one is for you?
HMD Arc, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,000 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 4 GB
- against 2 GB
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.2
- against Bluetooth 4.2
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 64 GB
- against 32 GB
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Arc | Key |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Unisoc SC9863A | Unisoc SC9832E |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Graphics GPU | PowerVR GE8322 | Mali-T820 MP1 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.6 GHz Best value | 1.4 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB Best value | 32 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 154,110 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 164 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 725 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core: 4 × Cortex-A55 at 1.6 GHz and 4 × Cortex-A55 at 1.2 GHz | Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Quad-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | — |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB Best value | 2 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 Best value | DDR3 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | — |
Design
| Specification | Arc | Key |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black | Black, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 9 mm | 9 mm |
| Body Width | 76.9 mm | 76.9 mm |
| Body Height | 166.4 mm | 166.4 mm |
| Weight | 185.4 g | 185.4 g |
| Usable Surface | 80.2 % | 80.2 % |
| Body Materials | Plastic | — |
| Resistance Features | IP54 Best value | IP52 |
| Drop Resistance Class | A | — |
| Repairability Class | B | — |
| Drop Test Count | 270 | — |
Battery
| Specification | Arc | Key |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | A | — |
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh Best value | 4,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | — |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | 10 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable |
| Charge cycles | 800 | — |
Display
| Specification | Arc | Key |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 460 nits | 460 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.52″ | 6.52″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 576 px | 576 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,280 px | 1,280 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 215 ppi | 215 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | — |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Curved Glass | IPS LCD, Capacitive Touch |
Sensors
| Specification | Arc | Key |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | — |
Sensor
| Specification | Arc | Key |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Arc | Key |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 14 | Android 14 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 14 | 14 |
| OS Update Support | 5 years | — |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Arc | Key |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 Best value | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value | GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Arc | Key |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 1 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | Loudspeaker |
