HMD Arc vs Nokia X30
The HMD Arc (2025) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, while the Nokia X30 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nokia X30 leads — 45/100 vs 20/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the HMD Arc has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Nokia X30 is faster in AnTuTu (592,015 vs 153,667); the Nokia X30 has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Arc doesn't; the Nokia X30 is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.0mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Arc
Nokia X30
What makes HMD Arc better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Nokia X30 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 592015 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2101 vs 846
- Faster charging: 33W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (69/100 vs 31/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Arc vs the Nokia X30, the Nokia X30 scores 25 points higher (45/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia X30 leads (46/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia X30 leads (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Arc leads (43/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Nokia X30 significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (46/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia X30 significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (69/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia X30 notably outperforms the HMD Arc (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Arc is a bit better (43/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia X30 is a bit better (68/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Arc | Nokia X30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 2101 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 576x1280 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 Go | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 460 nits | 700 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 166.4×76.9×9.0 mm | 158.9×73.9×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Arc
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Nokia X30
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
HMD Arc
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 576x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nokia X30
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Arc
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Nokia X30
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Arc and Nokia X30, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nokia X30 leads HMD Arc by 74.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nokia X30 significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (46/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia X30 significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (69/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia X30 notably outperforms the HMD Arc (37/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the HMD Arc is a bit better (43/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia X30 is a bit better (68/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Arc or the Nokia X30?
The Nokia X30 significantly outperforms the HMD Arc by 25 points (45/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Arc and the Nokia X30?
The HMD Arc has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Nokia X30 — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Arc or the Nokia X30?
The Nokia X30 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Arc or the Nokia X30?
The Nokia X30 leads on performance (46/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the HMD Arc over the Nokia X30?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Nokia X30 (69/100 vs 31/100).