HMD Arc vs Nubia NaviX Ultra
The HMD Arc (2025) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, while the Nubia NaviX Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads — 92/100 vs 20/100 (a 72-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia NaviX Ultra has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Nubia NaviX Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 153,667); the Nubia NaviX Ultra 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
Nubia NaviX Ultra
What makes HMD Arc better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 208g
- Overall rating 20/100
What makes Nubia NaviX Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 846
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 31/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Arc vs the Nubia NaviX Ultra, the Nubia NaviX Ultra scores 72 points higher (92/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (98/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (98/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (94/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra and the HMD Arc are nearly equal (59/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Arc | Nubia NaviX Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 576x1280 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 Go | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 460 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 166.4×76.9×9.0 mm | 162.1×75.7×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | — | $845 |
Camera comparison
HMD Arc
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
HMD Arc
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 576x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Arc
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Arc and Nubia NaviX Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia NaviX Ultra leads HMD Arc by 96.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
HMD Arc
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (98/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (94/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (96/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (85/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra and the HMD Arc are nearly equal (59/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Arc or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Arc by 72 points (92/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Arc and the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The HMD Arc has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Nubia NaviX Ultra — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Arc or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Arc or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the HMD Arc over the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.