HMD Arc vs Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
The HMD Arc (2025) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, while the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads — 75/100 vs 20/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,902,468 vs 153,667); the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Arc doesn't; the HMD Arc is noticeably lighter (185g vs 248g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Arc
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
What makes HMD Arc better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 248g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 1636 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 846
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Arc vs the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate scores 55 points higher (75/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (75/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (86/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (75/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (84/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (74/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (86/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Arc notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (57/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Arc | Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | Kirin 9050 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 1902468 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 1636 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 5775 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 576x1280 | 1320x2848 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | |
| 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 | 164.5×78.7×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 248 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Arc
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
HMD Arc
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 576x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Arc
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Arc and Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads HMD Arc by 91.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (75/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (84/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (74/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (86/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Arc notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (57/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Arc or the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate 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 RS Ultimate?
The HMD Arc has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Arc or the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on camera score (74/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Arc or the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on performance (75/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the HMD Arc over the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.