HMD Arc vs Lava Bold N2 Lite
The HMD Arc (2025) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, while the Lava Bold N2 Lite (2026) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A. Both devices score the same overall rating of 20/100.
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Arc
Lava Bold N2 Lite
What makes HMD Arc better?
- Overall rating 20/100
What makes Lava Bold N2 Lite better?
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Better display (43/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
The HMD Arc and the Lava Bold N2 Lite received the same MobileRank rating — 20/100. In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 9/100. In the "display" category, the Lava Bold N2 Lite is a bit better (43/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100. In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Arc | Lava Bold N2 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | Unisoc SC9863A | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 153667 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 846 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 576x1280 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 14 Go | Android 15 (Go edition) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 460 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 166.4×76.9×9.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 185 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | $79 |
Camera comparison
HMD Arc
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Lava Bold N2 Lite
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
HMD Arc
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 576x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Lava Bold N2 Lite
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Arc
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Lava Bold N2 Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Arc and Lava Bold N2 Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
HMD Arc
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 9/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Bold N2 Lite is a bit better (43/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Arc or the Lava Bold N2 Lite?
Both devices scored 20/100. They are identical on performance — 9/100 for both. The clearest difference is display: better on the Lava Bold N2 Lite (43/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Arc and the Lava Bold N2 Lite?
The HMD Arc has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Lava Bold N2 Lite — 20/100.
Should you choose the HMD Arc over the Lava Bold N2 Lite?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Lava Bold N2 Lite (43/100 vs 31/100).