HMD Arc vs Realme GT 8 Pro
The HMD Arc (2025) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, while the Realme GT 8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 20/100 (a 64-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme GT 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 153,667); the HMD Arc is noticeably lighter (185g vs 207g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Arc
Realme GT 8 Pro
What makes HMD Arc better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 207g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Realme GT 8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 846
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Arc vs the Realme GT 8 Pro, the Realme GT 8 Pro scores 64 points higher (84/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (98/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (73/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (98/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (84/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (73/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Arc is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Arc | Realme GT 8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 576x1280 | 2780x1264 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 Go | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 460 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | — | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 166.4×76.9×9.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 185 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | — | $599 |
Camera comparison
HMD Arc
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Realme GT 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
HMD Arc
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 576x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Arc
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Arc and Realme GT 8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 Pro leads HMD Arc by 96.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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HMD Arc
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (98/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (84/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (73/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (83/100 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 Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Arc by 64 points (84/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Arc and the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The HMD Arc has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Realme GT 8 Pro — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Arc or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on camera score (73/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Arc or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the HMD Arc over the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.