HMD Arc vs HMD Aura
The HMD Arc (2025) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, while the HMD Aura (2024) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A1. By overall MobileRank rating, the HMD Aura leads — 21/100 vs 20/100 (a 1-point difference).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Arc
HMD Aura
What makes HMD Arc better?
- Overall rating 20/100
What makes HMD Aura better?
- Lighter: 175g vs 185g
- Better display (32/100 vs 31/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Arc vs the HMD Aura, the HMD Aura scores 1 points higher (21/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 9/100. In the "display" category, the HMD Aura and the HMD Arc are nearly equal (32/100 vs 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, the HMD Aura is a bit better (64/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Arc | HMD Aura | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | Unisoc SC9863A1 | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 153667 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 846 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 576x1280 | 720x1612 | |
| 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 | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 14 Go | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 460 nits | 480 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 166.4×76.9×9.0 mm | 163.9×75.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 175 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Arc
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
HMD Aura
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
HMD Arc
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 576x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
HMD Aura
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Arc
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
HMD Aura
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Arc and HMD Aura, 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, the HMD Aura and the HMD Arc are nearly equal (32/100 vs 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, the HMD Aura is a bit better (64/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Arc or the HMD Aura?
The HMD Aura edges out the HMD Arc by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the HMD Arc and the HMD Aura?
The HMD Arc has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the HMD Aura — 21/100.
Should you choose the HMD Arc over the HMD Aura?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the HMD Aura (64/100 vs 57/100).