HMD
Side-by-side technical data
HMD Bold vs HMD Arc 2
Compare up to four phones using typed, normalized technical data. Measurements stay numeric, capabilities stay boolean, and options stay comparable.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
Which one is for you?
HMD Bold, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 6 GB
- against 4 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
- against Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 262 ppi
- against 215 ppi
HMD Arc 2, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.2
- against Bluetooth 5.0
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Bold | Arc 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Unisoc T7200 | Unisoc SC9863A |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm Best value | 28 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MP1 | IMG8322 |
| Storage Type | — | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.6 GHz | 1.6 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB Best value | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | — | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core (2x1.6 GHz Cortex-A75 and 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core processor with four 1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 cores and four 1.2 GHz Cortex-A55 cores |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | — | — |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB Best value | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | — | — |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | — | — |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | — |
| Maximum memory card | — | — |
Design
| Specification | Bold | Arc 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black | Blue, Beige |
| Body Thickness | — | 9 mm |
| Body Width | — | 76.9 mm |
| Body Height | — | 166.4 mm |
| Weight | — | 184.5 g |
| Usable Surface | — | 80.2 % |
| Body Materials | — | — |
| Resistance Features | Dust Resistant, Splash Resistant | IP54 |
| Waterproof Depth | — | — |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | — |
| Repairability Class | — | — |
| Foldable | No | No |
| Rugged Build | No | No |
| Drop Test Count | — | — |
| Unfolded thickness | — | — |
| QWERTY keyboard | — | — |
Battery
| Specification | Bold | Arc 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | — |
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | — | — |
| Fast Charge Power | 20 W Best value | 10 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging | Fast Charging |
| Battery Endurance | — | — |
| Wireless charging power | — | — |
| Charge cycles | — | — |
| Talk time | — | — |
| Standby time | — | — |
| Music playback time | — | — |
| Reverse wireless charging power | — | — |
Display
| Specification | Bold | Arc 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 460 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.74″ Best value | 6.52″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px Best value | 576 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,612 px Best value | 1,280 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 262 ppi Best value | 215 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | — |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | — |
| Display Features | IPS LCD, 90Hz | — |
| Integrated Projector | No | No |
| Projector Brightness | — | — |
| Projector Horizontal Resolution | — | — |
| Projector Vertical Resolution | — | — |
| Cover display diagonal | — | — |
| Cover display refresh rate | — | — |
| Cover display peak brightness | — | — |
| Display colors | — | — |
Sensors
| Specification | Bold | Arc 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Bold | Arc 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Bold | Arc 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 14 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 Best value | 14 |
| OS Update Support | — | — |
| Direct OS Updates | — | — |
| Google Services | — | — |
| Web browser | — | — |
| Java (J2ME) | — | — |
| Widevine L1 | — | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Bold | Arc 2 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM | Single 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 | 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 B8, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Best value | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 802.11b/g |
| Wi-Fi Features | — | — |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.2 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS | GPS, Galileo Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB Type-C, USB OTG | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | — |
| SAR American Head | — | — |
| SAR American Body | — | — |
| SAR (EU) head | — | — |
| SAR (EU) body | — | — |
| Messaging | — | — |
| Max. download speed | — | — |
| Max. upload speed | — | — |
Audio
| Specification | Bold | Arc 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | — |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | — |
| Alert types | — | — |
Technical
| Specification | Bold | Arc 2 |
|---|---|---|
| EAN / GTIN | — | — |
| UPC | — | — |
| Launch price | — | — |
| MPN | — | — |
| Launch price (USD) | — | — |
Features
| Specification | Bold | Arc 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | — | — |
