HMD Arc vs Lava Virat V1
The HMD Arc (2025) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, while the Lava Virat V1 (2026) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Virat V1 leads — 21/100 vs 20/100 (a 1-point difference).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Arc
Lava Virat V1
What makes HMD Arc better?
- Better portability (57/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Lava Virat V1 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Better display (43/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Arc vs the Lava Virat V1, the Lava Virat V1 scores 1 points higher (21/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 9/100. In the "display" category, the Lava Virat V1 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. In the "portability" category, the HMD Arc is a bit better (57/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Arc | Lava Virat V1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 14 Go | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 460 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 166.4×76.9×9.0 mm | 165.0×76.1×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Arc
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Lava Virat V1
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
HMD Arc
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 576x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Lava Virat V1
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Arc
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Lava Virat V1
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Arc and Lava Virat V1, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 9/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Virat V1 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.
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Arc is a bit better (57/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Arc or the Lava Virat V1?
The Lava Virat V1 edges out the HMD Arc by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the HMD Arc and the Lava Virat V1?
The HMD Arc has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Lava Virat V1 — 21/100.
Should you choose the HMD Arc over the Lava Virat V1?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Lava Virat V1 (43/100 vs 31/100).