HMD Arc vs HMD Fusion
The HMD Arc (2025) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, while the HMD Fusion (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the HMD Fusion leads — 46/100 vs 20/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 108 MP; the HMD Fusion is faster in AnTuTu (568,395 vs 153,667); the HMD Fusion has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Arc doesn't; the HMD Arc is noticeably lighter (185g vs 203g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Arc
HMD Fusion
What makes HMD Arc better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 203g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 54/100)
What makes HMD Fusion better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 568395 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 915 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2115 vs 846
- Faster charging: 33W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (49/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (44/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Arc vs the HMD Fusion, the HMD Fusion scores 26 points higher (46/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the HMD Fusion leads (46/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Fusion leads (49/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the HMD Fusion significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (46/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the HMD Fusion is a bit better (44/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Fusion significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (49/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Fusion and the HMD Arc are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Arc and the HMD Fusion are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Arc | HMD Fusion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 568395 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 915 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 2115 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 576x1280 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 108 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 Go | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 460 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 166.4×76.9×9.0 mm | 164.2×75.5×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Arc
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
HMD Fusion
- Main: 108MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
HMD Arc
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 576x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
HMD Fusion
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Arc
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
HMD Fusion
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Arc and HMD Fusion, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
HMD Fusion leads HMD Arc by 73.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the HMD Fusion significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (46/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the HMD Fusion is a bit better (44/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the HMD Fusion significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (49/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the HMD Fusion and the HMD Arc are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Arc and the HMD Fusion are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Arc or the HMD Fusion?
The HMD Fusion significantly outperforms the HMD Arc by 26 points (46/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Arc and the HMD Fusion?
The HMD Arc has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the HMD Fusion — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Arc or the HMD Fusion?
The HMD Fusion leads on camera score (49/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Arc or the HMD Fusion?
The HMD Fusion leads on performance (46/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the HMD Arc over the HMD Fusion?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the HMD Fusion (49/100 vs 10/100).