HMD Arc vs Lava Blaze Curve
The HMD Arc (2025) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, while the Lava Blaze Curve (2024) runs on the Dimensity 7050. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Blaze Curve leads — 54/100 vs 20/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the Lava Blaze Curve is faster in AnTuTu (806,012 vs 153,667).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Arc
Lava Blaze Curve
What makes HMD Arc better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 189g
- Overall rating 20/100
What makes Lava Blaze Curve better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 806012 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 1061 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2398 vs 846
- Faster charging: 33W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (53/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (48/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Arc vs the Lava Blaze Curve, the Lava Blaze Curve scores 34 points higher (54/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Blaze Curve leads (53/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Blaze Curve leads (48/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Blaze Curve significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (53/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Blaze Curve significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (79/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Blaze Curve significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (48/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Blaze Curve and the HMD Arc are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 57/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Arc | Lava Blaze Curve | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | Dimensity 7050 | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 806012 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 2398 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 576x1280 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 Go | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 460 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 166.4×76.9×9.0 mm | 161.8×74.0×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Arc
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Lava Blaze Curve
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
HMD Arc
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 576x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Lava Blaze Curve
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Arc
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Lava Blaze Curve
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Arc and Lava Blaze Curve, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Blaze Curve leads HMD Arc by 80.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Blaze Curve significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (53/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Blaze Curve significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (79/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Blaze Curve significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (48/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Blaze Curve and the HMD Arc are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 57/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Arc or the Lava Blaze Curve?
The Lava Blaze Curve significantly outperforms the HMD Arc by 34 points (54/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Arc and the Lava Blaze Curve?
The HMD Arc has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Lava Blaze Curve — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Arc or the Lava Blaze Curve?
The Lava Blaze Curve leads on camera score (48/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Arc or the Lava Blaze Curve?
The Lava Blaze Curve leads on performance (53/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the HMD Arc over the Lava Blaze Curve?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Lava Blaze Curve (79/100 vs 31/100).