The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Arc | A80 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.2 | 5.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.2 | 2.8 |
| Camera | 3.3 | 2.4 |
| Connectivity | 4.9 | 4.2 |
| Battery & charging | 5.1 | 5.1 |
Which one is for you?
HMD Arc, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.2
- against Bluetooth 4.2
- Weight
- 185.4 g
- against 195 g
itel A80, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 239,545
- against 154,110
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 60 Hz
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 128 GB
- against 64 GB
- Peak Display Brightness
- 500 nits
- against 460 nits
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Arc | A80 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Unisoc SC9863A | Unisoc T603 |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 12 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | PowerVR GE8322 | PowerVR GE8322 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.6 GHz | 1.8 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 128 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 154,110 | 239,545 Best value |
| 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 | Octa-core CPU with up to 1.8 GHz clock speed. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Arc | A80 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black | Black, White, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 9 mm | 8.5 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 76.9 mm | 77.3 mm |
| Body Height | 166.4 mm | 165.9 mm |
| Weight | 185.4 g Best value | 195 g |
| Usable Surface | 80.2 % | 84 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP54 | — |
| Drop Resistance Class | A | — |
| Repairability Class | B | — |
| Drop Test Count | 270 | — |
Battery
| Specification | Arc | A80 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | A | — |
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | 10 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Charge cycles | 800 | — |
Display
| Specification | Arc | A80 |
|---|---|---|
| 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″ | 6.7″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 576 px | 720 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,280 px | 1,600 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 215 ppi | 262 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz Best value |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Curved Glass | Hole-Punch Notch, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Arc | A80 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Arc | A80 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Arc | A80 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 14 | Android 14 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 14 | 14 |
| OS Update Support | 5 years | — |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Arc | A80 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual 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, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 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 Hotspot |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 Best value | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP |
| 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 | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB Type-C | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Arc | A80 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | Bluetooth, Loudspeaker, A2DP |
Technical
| Specification | Arc | A80 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | A671L, A671LC |
