Side-by-side technical data
HMD Arc vs ZTE Blade A36
Comparison between HMD Arc and ZTE Blade A36: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from HMD and ZTE.
The verdict
Your pick: ZTE Blade A36, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware and Connectivity. Unless Camera decides it for you.
| Category | Arc | Blade A36 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.2 | 4.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.2 | 2.6 |
| Camera | 3.3 | 2.0 |
| Connectivity | 4.9 | 5.9 |
| Battery & charging | 5.1 | 5.1 |
Which one is for you?
HMD Arc, if you care about…
- Weight
- 185.4 g
- against 194 g
- Drop Resistance Class
- A
- against D
- Drop Test Count
- 270
- against 80
- Max. upload speed
- 150 Mbps
- against 100 Mbps
ZTE Blade A36, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 240,000
- against 154,110
- 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
- Display Refresh Rate
- 90 Hz
- against 60 Hz
- Display Pixel Density
- 260 ppi
- against 215 ppi
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Arc | Blade A36 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Unisoc SC9863A | Unisoc T7200 |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 12 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | PowerVR GE8322 | Mali-G57 MP1 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.6 GHz | 1.6 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 154,110 | 240,000 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 164 | 371 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 725 | 1,391 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core: 4 × Cortex-A55 at 1.6 GHz and 4 × Cortex-A55 at 1.2 GHz | Octa-core CPU with 2x1.6 GHz Cortex-A75 and 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 cores. |
| 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 | Blade A36 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black | Black, Green, Silver |
| Body Thickness | 9 mm | 8.3 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 76.9 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Body Height | 166.4 mm | 167.6 mm |
| Weight | 185.4 g Best value | 194 g |
| Usable Surface | 80.2 % | 84.8 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP54 | IP54 |
| Drop Resistance Class | A Best value | D |
| Repairability Class | B | B |
| Drop Test Count | 270 Best value | 80 |
Battery
| Specification | Arc | Blade A36 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | A | 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 |
| Battery Endurance | — | 54 h 13 min |
| Charge cycles | 800 | 800 |
Display
| Specification | Arc | Blade A36 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 460 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.52″ | 6.75″ 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 | 260 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz Best value |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Curved Glass | Mohs Level 4, Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Arc | Blade A36 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Arc | Blade A36 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Fingerprint Sensor, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Arc | Blade A36 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 14 | Android 15 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 14 | 15 Best value |
| OS Update Support | 5 years | 5 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Arc | Blade A36 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 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 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE | GSM, HSPA, 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 | Wi-Fi Hotspot |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, 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 2.0, USB Host, USB OTG, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, NFC, USB Charging, USB Host 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB Type-C | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps Best value | 100 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Arc | Blade A36 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | DTS, DTS:X, Stereo Speakers Best value |
Technical
| Specification | Arc | Blade A36 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | Z2472 |
