HMD Arc vs HMD Aura 2
The HMD Arc (2025) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, while the HMD Aura 2 (2025) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A. Both devices score the same overall rating of 20/100.
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Arc
HMD Aura 2
What makes HMD Arc better?
- Overall rating 20/100
What makes HMD Aura 2 better?
- Overall rating 20/100
Comparison verdict
The HMD Arc and the HMD Aura 2 received the same MobileRank rating — 20/100. In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 9/100. 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, both devices are on the same level — 43/100. In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 57/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Arc | HMD Aura 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | Unisoc SC9863A | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 153667 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 846 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 576x1280 | 576x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 Go | Android 14 Go | |
| Brightness (peak) | 460 nits | 460 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 166.4×76.9×9.0 mm | 166.4×76.9×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Arc
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
HMD Aura 2
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
HMD Arc
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 576x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
HMD Aura 2
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 576x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Arc
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
HMD Aura 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Arc and HMD Aura 2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 9/100.
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, both devices are on the same level — 43/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 57/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Arc or the HMD Aura 2?
Both devices scored 20/100. They are identical on performance — 9/100 for both. They are level across the other categories too, so pick on price, availability and brand preference.
What is the rating of the HMD Arc and the HMD Aura 2?
The HMD Arc has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the HMD Aura 2 — 20/100.
Should you choose the HMD Arc over the HMD Aura 2?
The models are level across every measured category, so pick on price, availability and brand preference.