HMD Arc vs Huawei Pura X Max
The HMD Arc (2025) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, while the Huawei Pura X Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura X Max leads — 70/100 vs 20/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura X Max has the bigger battery (5300 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Pura X Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,107,301 vs 153,667); the Huawei Pura X Max has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Arc doesn't; the HMD Arc is noticeably lighter (185g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Arc
Huawei Pura X Max
What makes HMD Arc better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 229g
- Overall rating 20/100
What makes Huawei Pura X Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2107301 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 846
- Bigger battery: 5300 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (55/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 31/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Arc vs the Huawei Pura X Max, the Huawei Pura X Max scores 50 points higher (70/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (77/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (55/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (72/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (77/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (81/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (55/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the HMD Arc (72/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X Max and the HMD Arc are nearly equal (58/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Arc | Huawei Pura X Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 2107301 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 1680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 6200 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED | |
| Resolution | 576x1280 | 1828x2584 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5300 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 | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 Go | HarmonyOS 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 460 nits | 2500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP58/IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 166.4×76.9×9.0 mm | 166.5×120.0×5.2 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 229 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1520 |
Camera comparison
HMD Arc
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Huawei Pura X Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
HMD Arc
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 576x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Huawei Pura X Max
- 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED
- Resolution: 1828x2584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Arc
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Pura X Max
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Arc and Huawei Pura X Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura X Max leads HMD Arc by 92.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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HMD Arc
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (77/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (81/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (55/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the HMD Arc (72/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X Max and the HMD Arc are nearly equal (58/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Arc or the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Huawei Pura X Max significantly outperforms the HMD Arc by 50 points (70/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Arc and the Huawei Pura X Max?
The HMD Arc has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Huawei Pura X Max — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Arc or the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Huawei Pura X Max leads on camera score (55/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Arc or the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Huawei Pura X Max leads on performance (77/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the HMD Arc over the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Huawei Pura X Max is a better fit for active users.