HMD Arc vs Huawei Mate 90 Pro
The HMD Arc (2025) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, while the Huawei Mate 90 Pro (2026) runs on the Kirin 9035. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 20/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro has the bigger battery (6600 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Mate 90 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,811,490 vs 153,667); the Huawei Mate 90 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Arc doesn't; the HMD Arc is noticeably lighter (185g vs 222g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Arc
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
What makes HMD Arc better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 222g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1811490 vs 153667
- Bigger battery: 6600 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (78/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (68/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Arc vs the Huawei Mate 90 Pro, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro scores 55 points higher (75/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads (78/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads (68/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (78/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (84/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (68/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Arc is a bit better (57/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Arc | Huawei Mate 90 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | Kirin 9035 | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 1811490 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | — | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 576x1280 | 1080x2832 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6600 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 Go | HarmonyOS 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 460 nits | 12000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.4×76.9×9.0 mm | 161.9×75.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 222 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Arc
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
HMD Arc
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 576x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- 6.8" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2832
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Arc
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- 6600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Arc and Huawei Mate 90 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads HMD Arc by 91.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (78/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (84/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (68/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (85/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Arc is a bit better (57/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Arc or the Huawei Mate 90 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Arc by 55 points (75/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Arc and the Huawei Mate 90 Pro?
The HMD Arc has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Arc or the Huawei Mate 90 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads on camera score (68/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Arc or the Huawei Mate 90 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads on performance (78/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the HMD Arc over the Huawei Mate 90 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.