HMD Arc vs Meizu 21 Pro
The HMD Arc (2025) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, while the Meizu 21 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Meizu 21 Pro leads — 71/100 vs 20/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Meizu 21 Pro has the bigger battery (5050 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Meizu 21 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,345,563 vs 153,667); the Meizu 21 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Arc doesn't; the HMD Arc is noticeably lighter (185g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Arc
Meizu 21 Pro
What makes HMD Arc better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 208g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Meizu 21 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2345563 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 846
- Bigger battery: 5050 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (46/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Arc vs the Meizu 21 Pro, the Meizu 21 Pro scores 51 points higher (71/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Pro leads (82/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 Pro leads (46/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Pro leads (72/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (82/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (89/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (46/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Pro notably outperforms the HMD Arc (72/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Arc and the Meizu 21 Pro are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Arc | Meizu 21 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 2345563 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 576x1280 | 1368x3192 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5050 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 Go | Flyme AIOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 460 nits | 1250 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.4×76.9×9.0 mm | 165.0×74.4×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | — | $700 |
Camera comparison
HMD Arc
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Meizu 21 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
HMD Arc
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 576x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Meizu 21 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1368x3192
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Arc
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Meizu 21 Pro
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Arc and Meizu 21 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu 21 Pro leads HMD Arc by 93.4% 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 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (82/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (89/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (46/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Pro notably outperforms the HMD Arc (72/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Arc and the Meizu 21 Pro are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Arc or the Meizu 21 Pro?
The Meizu 21 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Arc by 51 points (71/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Arc and the Meizu 21 Pro?
The HMD Arc has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Meizu 21 Pro — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Arc or the Meizu 21 Pro?
The Meizu 21 Pro leads on camera score (46/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Arc or the Meizu 21 Pro?
The Meizu 21 Pro leads on performance (82/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the HMD Arc over the Meizu 21 Pro?
The Meizu 21 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.