Side-by-side technical data
HMD Arc vs Hotwav Note 15
Comparison between HMD Arc and Hotwav Note 15: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from HMD and Hotwav.
The verdict
Your pick: Hotwav Note 15, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Connectivity and Battery & charging. Unless Camera decides it for you.
| Category | Arc | Note 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.2 | 4.7 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.2 | 2.5 |
| Camera | 3.3 | 2.0 |
| Connectivity | 4.9 | 5.6 |
| Battery & charging | 5.1 | 5.6 |
Which one is for you?
HMD Arc, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.2
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Weight
- 185.4 g
- against 200 g
- Battery Efficiency Rating
- A
- against B
Hotwav Note 15, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,160 mAh
- against 5,000 mAh
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- against Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.1
- against eMMC 5.1
- Peak Display Brightness
- 500 nits
- against 460 nits
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Arc | Note 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Unisoc SC9863A | Unisoc SC9863A |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Graphics GPU | PowerVR GE8322 | PowerVR GE8322 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.1 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.6 GHz | 1.6 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 154,110 | 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 | 4x Cortex-A55 at 1.6 GHz plus 4x Cortex-A55 at 1.2 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Arc | Note 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black | Black, Blue, Purple |
| Body Thickness | 9 mm | 7.9 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 76.9 mm | 74.7 mm |
| Body Height | 166.4 mm | 164.3 mm |
| Weight | 185.4 g Best value | 200 g |
| Usable Surface | 80.2 % | 85 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP54 | — |
| Drop Resistance Class | A | A |
| Repairability Class | B | B |
| Drop Test Count | 270 | 270 |
Battery
| Specification | Arc | Note 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | A Best value | B |
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,160 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | 18 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging | Fast Charging, Non-Removable |
| Charge cycles | 800 | 800 |
Display
| Specification | Arc | Note 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 460 nits | 500 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.52″ | 6.6″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 576 px | 720 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,280 px | 1,612 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 215 ppi | 267 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | — |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Curved Glass | Water Drop Notch, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Arc | Note 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Arc | Note 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Arc | Note 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 14 | — |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 14 | 14 |
| OS Update Support | 5 years | — |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Arc | Note 15 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| 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 1900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 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 B28B, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE | — |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 Best value | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| 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 | Computer Sync, NFC, OTA Sync, FM Radio, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | USB Type-C | — |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Arc | Note 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE |
