HMD Arc vs Meizu 21
The HMD Arc (2025) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, while the Meizu 21 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Meizu 21 leads — 68/100 vs 20/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the HMD Arc has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Meizu 21 is faster in AnTuTu (2,345,563 vs 153,667); the Meizu 21 has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Arc doesn't; the Meizu 21 is thinner (7.9mm vs 9.0mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Arc
Meizu 21
What makes HMD Arc better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Lighter: 185g vs 198g
- Overall rating 20/100
What makes Meizu 21 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2345563 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 846
- Faster charging: 80W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (55/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 31/100)
- Better portability (61/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Arc vs the Meizu 21, the Meizu 21 scores 48 points higher (68/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 leads (82/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 leads (55/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (82/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (80/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (55/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 and the HMD Arc are nearly equal (61/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Arc | Meizu 21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 2345563 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 576x1280 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 Go | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 460 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 166.4×76.9×9.0 mm | 156.7×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Arc
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Meizu 21
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
HMD Arc
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 576x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Meizu 21
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Arc
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Meizu 21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Arc and Meizu 21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu 21 leads HMD Arc by 93.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (82/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (80/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (55/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 and the HMD Arc are nearly equal (61/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Arc or the Meizu 21?
The Meizu 21 significantly outperforms the HMD Arc by 48 points (68/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Arc and the Meizu 21?
The HMD Arc has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Meizu 21 — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Arc or the Meizu 21?
The Meizu 21 leads on camera score (55/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Arc or the Meizu 21?
The Meizu 21 leads on performance (82/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the HMD Arc over the Meizu 21?
The Meizu 21 is a better fit for gamers and power users.