HMD Arc vs HMD Crest
The HMD Arc (2025) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, while the HMD Crest (2024) runs on the Unisoc T760. By overall MobileRank rating, the HMD Crest leads — 50/100 vs 20/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the HMD Crest is faster in AnTuTu (628,581 vs 153,667); the HMD Arc is noticeably lighter (185g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Arc
HMD Crest
What makes HMD Arc better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 205g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 51/100)
What makes HMD Crest better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 628581 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 735 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2318 vs 846
- Faster charging: 33W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Arc vs the HMD Crest, the HMD Crest scores 30 points higher (50/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the HMD Crest leads (46/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Crest leads (40/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the HMD Crest significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (46/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the HMD Crest significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (81/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Crest significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (40/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Crest and the HMD Arc are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Arc is a bit better (57/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Arc | HMD Crest | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | Unisoc T760 | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 628581 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 735 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 576x1280 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14 Go | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 460 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 166.4×76.9×9.0 mm | 163.9×76.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Arc
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
HMD Crest
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
HMD Arc
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 576x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
HMD Crest
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
HMD Arc
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
HMD Crest
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Arc and HMD Crest, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
HMD Crest leads HMD Arc by 75.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the HMD Crest significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (46/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the HMD Crest significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (81/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the HMD Crest significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (40/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the HMD Crest and the HMD Arc are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Arc is a bit better (57/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Arc or the HMD Crest?
The HMD Crest significantly outperforms the HMD Arc by 30 points (50/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Arc and the HMD Crest?
The HMD Arc has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the HMD Crest — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Arc or the HMD Crest?
The HMD Crest leads on camera score (40/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Arc or the HMD Crest?
The HMD Crest leads on performance (46/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the HMD Arc over the HMD Crest?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the HMD Crest (81/100 vs 31/100).