HMD Arc vs Realme 12 Pro+
The HMD Arc (2025) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, while the Realme 12 Pro+ (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme 12 Pro+ leads — 60/100 vs 20/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme 12 Pro+ is faster in AnTuTu (798,429 vs 153,667); the Realme 12 Pro+ has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Arc doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Arc
Realme 12 Pro+
What makes HMD Arc better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 190g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Realme 12 Pro+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 798429 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 1015 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2687 vs 846
- Faster charging: 67W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (53/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Arc vs the Realme 12 Pro+, the Realme 12 Pro+ scores 40 points higher (60/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme 12 Pro+ leads (53/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 12 Pro+ leads (67/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 12 Pro+ leads (53/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (53/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Realme 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (80/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (67/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 12 Pro+ is a bit better (53/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Arc and the Realme 12 Pro+ are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Arc | Realme 12 Pro+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 798429 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 1015 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 2687 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 576x1280 | 1080x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 67W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 Go | Android 14, Realme UI 5.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 460 nits | 950 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 166.4×76.9×9.0 mm | 161.5×74.0×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $400 |
Camera comparison
HMD Arc
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Realme 12 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
HMD Arc
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 576x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Realme 12 Pro+
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Arc
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Realme 12 Pro+
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Arc and Realme 12 Pro+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme 12 Pro+ leads HMD Arc by 80.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
HMD Arc
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (53/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (80/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (67/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 12 Pro+ is a bit better (53/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Arc and the Realme 12 Pro+ are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Arc or the Realme 12 Pro+?
The Realme 12 Pro+ significantly outperforms the HMD Arc by 40 points (60/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Arc and the Realme 12 Pro+?
The HMD Arc has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Realme 12 Pro+ — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Arc or the Realme 12 Pro+?
The Realme 12 Pro+ leads on camera score (67/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Arc or the Realme 12 Pro+?
The Realme 12 Pro+ leads on performance (53/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the HMD Arc over the Realme 12 Pro+?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Realme 12 Pro+ (67/100 vs 10/100).