HMD Arc vs HMD Asha 305 Lite
The HMD Arc (2025) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, while the HMD Asha 305 Lite (2026) runs on the Unisoc SC9832E. By overall MobileRank rating, the HMD Arc leads — 20/100 vs 16/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the HMD Arc has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 2500); the main camera is 13 MP vs 2 MP; the HMD Arc is thinner (9.0mm vs 10.2mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Arc
HMD Asha 305 Lite
What makes HMD Arc better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 2500 mAh
- Better main camera: 13MP vs 2MP
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 12/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 20/100)
What makes HMD Asha 305 Lite better?
- Overall rating 16/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Arc vs the HMD Asha 305 Lite, the HMD Arc scores 4 points higher (20/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Arc leads (43/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 31/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100. In the "battery" category, the HMD Arc significantly outperforms the HMD Asha 305 Lite (43/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Arc significantly outperforms the HMD Asha 305 Lite (57/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Arc | HMD Asha 305 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | Unisoc SC9832E | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | — | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 5.0" TFT | |
| Resolution | 576x1280 | 480x854 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 2500 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 2 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 2 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 16GB | |
| OS | Android 14 Go | Android (AOSP) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 460 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 166.4×76.9×9.0 mm | 147.0×71.5×10.2 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | $65 |
Camera comparison
HMD Arc
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
HMD Asha 305 Lite
- Main: 2MP
- Front: 2MP
Display comparison
HMD Arc
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 576x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
HMD Asha 305 Lite
- 5.0" TFT
- Resolution: 480x854
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Arc
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
HMD Asha 305 Lite
- 2500 mAh
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
HMD Arc
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 31/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the HMD Arc significantly outperforms the HMD Asha 305 Lite (43/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Arc significantly outperforms the HMD Asha 305 Lite (57/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Arc or the HMD Asha 305 Lite?
The HMD Arc edges out the HMD Asha 305 Lite by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the HMD Arc and the HMD Asha 305 Lite?
The HMD Arc has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the HMD Asha 305 Lite — 16/100.
Should you choose the HMD Arc over the HMD Asha 305 Lite?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the HMD Arc (57/100 vs 20/100).