HMD Arc vs Meizu Note 22
The HMD Arc (2025) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, while the Meizu Note 22 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99. By overall MobileRank rating, the Meizu Note 22 leads — 48/100 vs 20/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 108 MP; the Meizu Note 22 is faster in AnTuTu (554,590 vs 153,667); the Meizu Note 22 has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Arc doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Arc
Meizu Note 22
What makes HMD Arc better?
- Better portability (57/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Meizu Note 22 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 554590 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 727 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2047 vs 846
- Faster charging: 40W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (43/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (49/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (47/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Arc vs the Meizu Note 22, the Meizu Note 22 scores 28 points higher (48/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu Note 22 leads (43/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu Note 22 leads (49/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu Note 22 significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (43/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu Note 22 significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (66/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu Note 22 significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (49/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu Note 22 and the HMD Arc are nearly equal (47/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Arc is a bit better (57/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Arc | Meizu Note 22 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 554590 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 2047 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 576x1280 | 1080x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 Go | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 460 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 166.4×76.9×9.0 mm | 165.2×75.5×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Arc
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Meizu Note 22
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
HMD Arc
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 576x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Meizu Note 22
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Arc
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Meizu Note 22
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Arc and Meizu Note 22, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu Note 22 leads HMD Arc by 72.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Meizu Note 22 significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (43/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu Note 22 significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (66/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Meizu Note 22 significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (49/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Meizu Note 22 and the HMD Arc are nearly equal (47/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Arc is a bit better (57/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Arc or the Meizu Note 22?
The Meizu Note 22 significantly outperforms the HMD Arc by 28 points (48/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Arc and the Meizu Note 22?
The HMD Arc has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Meizu Note 22 — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Arc or the Meizu Note 22?
The Meizu Note 22 leads on camera score (49/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Arc or the Meizu Note 22?
The Meizu Note 22 leads on performance (43/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the HMD Arc over the Meizu Note 22?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Meizu Note 22 (49/100 vs 10/100).