HMD Arc vs OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite
The HMD Arc (2025) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, while the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Apex. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite leads — 55/100 vs 20/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite is faster in AnTuTu (922,227 vs 153,667); the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite 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
OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite
What makes HMD Arc better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 208g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 52/100)
What makes OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 922227 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 1061 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3185 vs 846
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (76/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Arc vs the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite, the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite scores 35 points higher (55/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite leads (57/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite leads (71/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (57/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (76/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite notably outperforms the HMD Arc (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite notably outperforms the HMD Arc (71/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Arc is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Arc | OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Apex | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 922227 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 3185 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 576x1280 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 Go | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 460 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 166.4×76.9×9.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 185 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | — | $223 |
Camera comparison
HMD Arc
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
HMD Arc
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 576x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Arc
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Arc and OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite leads HMD Arc by 83.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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HMD Arc
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performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (57/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (76/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite notably outperforms the HMD Arc (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite notably outperforms the HMD Arc (71/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Arc is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Arc or the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite?
The OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite significantly outperforms the HMD Arc by 35 points (55/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Arc and the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite?
The HMD Arc has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Arc or the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite?
The OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Arc or the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite?
The OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite leads on performance (57/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the HMD Arc over the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite (57/100 vs 9/100).