HMD Arc vs Infinix Note 30 VIP
The HMD Arc (2025) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, while the Infinix Note 30 VIP (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8050. By overall MobileRank rating, the Infinix Note 30 VIP leads — 58/100 vs 20/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 108 MP; the Infinix Note 30 VIP is faster in AnTuTu (959,217 vs 153,667); the Infinix Note 30 VIP has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Arc doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Arc
Infinix Note 30 VIP
What makes HMD Arc better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 190g
- Overall rating 20/100
What makes Infinix Note 30 VIP better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 959217 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 1146 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2336 vs 846
- Faster charging: 68W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (46/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 31/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Arc vs the Infinix Note 30 VIP, the Infinix Note 30 VIP scores 38 points higher (58/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Infinix Note 30 VIP leads (55/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Infinix Note 30 VIP leads (46/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Note 30 VIP leads (68/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Infinix Note 30 VIP significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (55/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Infinix Note 30 VIP significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (79/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Infinix Note 30 VIP significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (46/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Note 30 VIP notably outperforms the HMD Arc (68/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Note 30 VIP is a bit better (63/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Arc | Infinix Note 30 VIP | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | MediaTek Dimensity 8050 | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 959217 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 1146 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 2336 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 576x1280 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 68W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 108 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 Go | Android 13, XOS 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 460 nits | 900 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 166.4×76.9×9.0 mm | 162.7×75.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Arc
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Infinix Note 30 VIP
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
HMD Arc
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 576x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Infinix Note 30 VIP
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Arc
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Infinix Note 30 VIP
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Arc and Infinix Note 30 VIP, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Infinix Note 30 VIP leads HMD Arc by 84.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Infinix Note 30 VIP significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (55/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Infinix Note 30 VIP significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (79/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Infinix Note 30 VIP significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (46/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Infinix Note 30 VIP notably outperforms the HMD Arc (68/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix Note 30 VIP is a bit better (63/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Arc or the Infinix Note 30 VIP?
The Infinix Note 30 VIP significantly outperforms the HMD Arc by 38 points (58/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Arc and the Infinix Note 30 VIP?
The HMD Arc has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Infinix Note 30 VIP — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Arc or the Infinix Note 30 VIP?
The Infinix Note 30 VIP leads on camera score (46/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Arc or the Infinix Note 30 VIP?
The Infinix Note 30 VIP leads on performance (55/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the HMD Arc over the Infinix Note 30 VIP?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Infinix Note 30 VIP (79/100 vs 31/100).