HMD Arc vs Meizu 21 Note
The HMD Arc (2025) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, while the Meizu 21 Note (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Meizu 21 Note leads — 64/100 vs 20/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Meizu 21 Note has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Meizu 21 Note is faster in AnTuTu (1,757,044 vs 153,667); the Meizu 21 Note has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Arc doesn't; the HMD Arc is noticeably lighter (185g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Arc
Meizu 21 Note
What makes HMD Arc better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 205g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Meizu 21 Note better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1757044 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 846
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Arc vs the Meizu 21 Note, the Meizu 21 Note scores 44 points higher (64/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Note leads (76/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 Note leads (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Note leads (58/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Note significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (76/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Note significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (94/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 Note notably outperforms the HMD Arc (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Note notably outperforms the HMD Arc (58/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Arc and the Meizu 21 Note are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Arc | Meizu 21 Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 576x1280 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 Go | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 460 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 166.4×76.9×9.0 mm | 162.4×76.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | — | $380 |
Camera comparison
HMD Arc
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Meizu 21 Note
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
HMD Arc
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 576x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Meizu 21 Note
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Arc
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Meizu 21 Note
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Arc and Meizu 21 Note, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu 21 Note leads HMD Arc by 91.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
HMD Arc
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Note significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (76/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Note significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (94/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 Note notably outperforms the HMD Arc (37/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Note notably outperforms the HMD Arc (58/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Arc and the Meizu 21 Note are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Arc or the Meizu 21 Note?
The Meizu 21 Note significantly outperforms the HMD Arc by 44 points (64/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Arc and the Meizu 21 Note?
The HMD Arc has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Meizu 21 Note — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Arc or the Meizu 21 Note?
The Meizu 21 Note leads on camera score (37/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Arc or the Meizu 21 Note?
The Meizu 21 Note leads on performance (76/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the HMD Arc over the Meizu 21 Note?
The Meizu 21 Note is a better fit for active users.