HMD Arc 2: specifications and verdict
  • Blue
  • Beige
  • 2 colours
HMD

Arc 2

4.3 NeoScore #994 of 1029

Launched July 2026

Overview

NeoScore

4.3

#994 of 1029

Design & display
5.5
Performance & hardware
3.5
Camera
4.8
Connectivity
3.4
Battery & charging
4.7

Strengths

  • 5,000 mAh battery capacity.
  • Up to 128 GB of expandable storage.
  • Supports 10 W wireless charging.

Weak points

  • The display is specified at 215 ppi with a peak brightness of 460 nits.
  • Fast charging is specified at 10 W.
  • Listed Wi‑Fi support covers Wi‑Fi 4 (802.11n) and Wi‑Fi 802.11b/g.
Display
6.52 inIPS LCD576 × 1,280 px460 Hz
Design
184.5 g76.9 mm166.4 mm9 mm
Performance
Unisoc SC9863AOcta-Core4 GB RAM128 GB
Battery
5,000 mAh10 W
Cameras
13 Mpxselfie 5 Mpx
Network
4G3G2G
Software
Android 14

HMD

Technical specifications

Performance

Processor Model
Unisoc SC9863A
Processor Process Size
28 nm
Graphics GPU
IMG8322
Maximum CPU Clock
1.6 GHz
Maximum Storage Capacity
128 GB
CPU Description
Octa-core processor with four 1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 cores and four 1.2 GHz Cortex-A55 cores
Processor Type
Octa-Core
RAM Capacity
4 GB
Expandable Storage
Yes

Battery

Battery Capacity
5,000 mAh
Fast Charge Power
10 W
Battery Features
Fast Charging
Wireless charging power
10 W

Design

Body Colors
Blue, Beige
Body Thickness
9 mm
Body Width
76.9 mm
Body Height
166.4 mm
Weight
184.5 g
Usable Surface
80.2 %
Resistance Features
IP54, Dust Resistant, Water Resistant
Waterproof Depth
54 m
Foldable
No

Display

Display Aspect Ratio
20:9
Peak Display Brightness
460 nits
Display Technology
IPS LCD
Display Diagonal
6.52 in
Display Horizontal Resolution
576 px
Display Vertical Resolution
1,280 px
Display Pixel Density
215 ppi
Display Refresh Rate
460 Hz

Sensors

Fingerprint Sensor Placement
Side

Sensor

Sensor Features
Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor

Software

Operating System
Android 14
OS Family
Android
OS Version
14

Connectivity

SIM Configurations
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, 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
Wi-Fi Standards
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth 5.2
Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP, LE
Navigation Systems
GPS, Galileo
Connectivity Features
3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB Type-C

Technical

Launch price
80 €

Automated technical index

NeoScore

NeoScore is an automated technical index based on verified specifications. It does not represent hands-on testing unless NeoTeo publishes a separate review.

4.3 /10

Selected variant

Arc 2

Design & display
5.46
Performance & hardware
3.5
Camera
4.82
Connectivity
3.4
Battery & charging
4.69
NeoScore rank
#994 / 1029

Evidence-based overview

Arc 2 technical sheet

The HMD Arc 2 runs Android 14 and uses a 6.52-inch IPS LCD with a 20:9 aspect ratio. Its resolution is 576 × 1,280 pixels, with 215 ppi and a peak brightness of 460 nits. Those figures define the documented panel, but they do not establish outdoor readability or replace hands-on testing. The phone measures 166.4 × 76.9 × 9 mm, weighs 184.5 g, comes in Blue and Beige, and carries IP54 dust and water resistance.

Inside, the Arc 2 has an octa-core Unisoc SC9863A, 4 GB of RAM, and up to 128 GB of expandable storage. Its 5,000 mAh battery supports 10 W fast charging and 10 W wireless charging; capacity alone cannot predict actual endurance. The rear camera is 13 Mpx and includes an LED flash, panorama, and slow motion video. The front camera is 5 Mpx.

Connectivity covers LTE, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS, Galileo, USB Type-C, a 3.5 mm audio jack, and FM Radio. The phone uses a single Nano-SIM. Based on the supplied specifications, it is best suited to users who want Android 14, a large battery, expandable storage, and essential connections, rather than those seeking a high-density display or especially powerful wired charging.

Highlights

  • 15,000 mAh battery capacity.
  • 2Up to 128 GB of expandable storage.
  • 3Supports 10 W wireless charging.
  • 4Has IP54 dust and water resistance.

Things to consider

  • 1The display is specified at 215 ppi with a peak brightness of 460 nits.
  • 2Fast charging is specified at 10 W.
  • 3Listed Wi‑Fi support covers Wi‑Fi 4 (802.11n) and Wi‑Fi 802.11b/g.

Arc 2

Camera system

Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.

1

Rear main camera

Resolution
13 Mpx
Pixel Size
13 µm
Slow Motion Video
Yes
Flash Type
LED
Flash LED Count
1 LEDs
Camera Features
Panorama
Sensor
Resolution
13 Mpx
Pixel Size
13 µm
Video
Slow Motion Video
Yes
Flash
Flash Type
LED
Flash LED Count
1 LEDs
Features
Camera Features
Panorama
2

Front camera

Resolution
5 Mpx
Pixel Size
5 µm
Sensor
Resolution
5 Mpx
Pixel Size
5 µm
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