HMD Arc vs HMD Vibe 2 Pro
The HMD Arc (2025) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, while the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300. By overall MobileRank rating, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro leads — 48/100 vs 20/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the HMD Vibe 2 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the HMD Vibe 2 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (528,398 vs 153,667).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Arc
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
What makes HMD Arc better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 197g
- Overall rating 20/100
What makes HMD Vibe 2 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 528398 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 771 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1980 vs 846
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (43/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 31/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Arc vs the HMD Vibe 2 Pro, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro scores 28 points higher (48/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro leads (43/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro leads (39/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro leads (53/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (43/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (66/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro notably outperforms the HMD Arc (39/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro is a bit better (53/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Arc | HMD Vibe 2 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 528398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 576x1280 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14 Go | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 460 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 166.4×76.9×9.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 185 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | — | $180 |
Camera comparison
HMD Arc
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
HMD Arc
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 576x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Arc
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Arc and HMD Vibe 2 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
HMD Vibe 2 Pro leads HMD Arc by 70.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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HMD Arc
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performance
In the "performance" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (43/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (66/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro notably outperforms the HMD Arc (39/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro is a bit better (53/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Arc or the HMD Vibe 2 Pro?
The HMD Vibe 2 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Arc by 28 points (48/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Arc and the HMD Vibe 2 Pro?
The HMD Arc has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Arc or the HMD Vibe 2 Pro?
The HMD Vibe 2 Pro leads on camera score (39/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Arc or the HMD Vibe 2 Pro?
The HMD Vibe 2 Pro leads on performance (43/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the HMD Arc over the HMD Vibe 2 Pro?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (66/100 vs 31/100).