HMD Arc vs Huawei Pura 90s Pro
The HMD Arc (2025) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, while the Huawei Pura 90s Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro leads — 66/100 vs 20/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Pura 90s Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,273,046 vs 153,667); the Huawei Pura 90s Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Arc doesn't; the HMD Arc is noticeably lighter (185g vs 213g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Arc
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
What makes HMD Arc better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 213g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Huawei Pura 90s Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1273046 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 1273 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3894 vs 846
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (57/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Arc vs the Huawei Pura 90s Pro, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro scores 46 points higher (66/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro leads (64/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro leads (57/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro leads (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (64/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (85/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (57/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Arc is a bit better (57/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Arc | Huawei Pura 90s Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 1273046 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 1273 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 3894 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.6" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 576x1280 | 1256x2760 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 Go | Android 16, EMUI 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 460 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 166.4×76.9×9.0 mm | 157.8×74.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | — | $980 |
Camera comparison
HMD Arc
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
HMD Arc
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 576x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
- 6.6" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Arc
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Arc and Huawei Pura 90s Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90s Pro leads HMD Arc by 87.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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HMD Arc
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (64/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (85/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (57/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (75/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Arc is a bit better (57/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Arc or the Huawei Pura 90s Pro?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Arc by 46 points (66/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Arc and the Huawei Pura 90s Pro?
The HMD Arc has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Arc or the Huawei Pura 90s Pro?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro leads on camera score (57/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Arc or the Huawei Pura 90s Pro?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro leads on performance (64/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the HMD Arc over the Huawei Pura 90s Pro?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.