HMD Arc vs Motorola Signature
The HMD Arc (2025) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, while the Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 20/100 (a 66-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 153,667); the Motorola Signature has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Arc doesn't; the Motorola Signature is thinner (7.0mm vs 9.0mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Arc
Motorola Signature
What makes HMD Arc better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 186g
- Overall rating 20/100
What makes Motorola Signature better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 846
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 31/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Arc vs the Motorola Signature, the Motorola Signature scores 66 points higher (86/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (90/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (77/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (90/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (84/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (91/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (77/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the HMD Arc (78/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Arc | Motorola Signature | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 3057215 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 576x1280 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 164 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 Go | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 460 nits | 6200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.4×76.9×9.0 mm | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | — | $699 |
Camera comparison
HMD Arc
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
HMD Arc
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 576x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Arc
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Arc and Motorola Signature, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature leads HMD Arc by 95.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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HMD Arc
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (90/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (84/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (91/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (77/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the HMD Arc (78/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Arc or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the HMD Arc by 66 points (86/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Arc and the Motorola Signature?
The HMD Arc has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Motorola Signature — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Arc or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Arc or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature leads on performance (90/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the HMD Arc over the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.