HMD Arc vs Lava Virat Curve 5G
The HMD Arc (2025) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, while the Lava Virat Curve 5G (2026) runs on the Dimensity 7100. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Virat Curve 5G leads — 52/100 vs 20/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Virat Curve 5G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Lava Virat Curve 5G is faster in AnTuTu (785,352 vs 153,667).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Arc
Lava Virat Curve 5G
What makes HMD Arc better?
- Overall rating 20/100
What makes Lava Virat Curve 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 785352 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 995 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2925 vs 846
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (54/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (31/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Arc vs the Lava Virat Curve 5G, the Lava Virat Curve 5G scores 32 points higher (52/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G leads (54/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G leads (31/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G leads (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (54/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (79/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G notably outperforms the HMD Arc (31/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Arc | Lava Virat Curve 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | Dimensity 7100 | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 785352 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 995 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 2925 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 576x1280 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14 Go | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 460 nits | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | no | — | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 166.4×76.9×9.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 185 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Arc
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
HMD Arc
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 576x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Arc
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Arc and Lava Virat Curve 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Virat Curve 5G leads HMD Arc by 80.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (54/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (79/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G notably outperforms the HMD Arc (31/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Arc or the Lava Virat Curve 5G?
The Lava Virat Curve 5G significantly outperforms the HMD Arc by 32 points (52/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Arc and the Lava Virat Curve 5G?
The HMD Arc has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Lava Virat Curve 5G — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Arc or the Lava Virat Curve 5G?
The Lava Virat Curve 5G leads on camera score (31/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Arc or the Lava Virat Curve 5G?
The Lava Virat Curve 5G leads on performance (54/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the HMD Arc over the Lava Virat Curve 5G?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Lava Virat Curve 5G (79/100 vs 31/100).