HMD Arc vs Redmi A3X
The HMD Arc (2025) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, while the Redmi A3X (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi A3X leads — 21/100 vs 20/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 8 MP; the Redmi A3X is faster in AnTuTu (193,858 vs 153,667).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Arc
Redmi A3X
What makes HMD Arc better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 205 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 846 vs 781
- Better main camera: 13MP vs 8MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 192g
- Overall rating 20/100
What makes Redmi A3X better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 193858 vs 153667
- Higher performance (11/100 vs 9/100)
- Better display (32/100 vs 31/100)
- Better portability (61/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Arc vs the Redmi A3X, the Redmi A3X scores 1 points higher (21/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi A3X and the HMD Arc are nearly equal (11/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi A3X and the HMD Arc are nearly equal (32/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100. In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100. In the "portability" category, the Redmi A3X and the HMD Arc are nearly equal (61/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Arc | Redmi A3X | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | MediaTek Helio G36 | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 193858 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 189 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 781 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 576x1280 | 720x1650 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 14 Go | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, MIUI | |
| Brightness (peak) | 460 nits | 500 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 166.4×76.9×9.0 mm | 168.4×76.3×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $80 |
Camera comparison
HMD Arc
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Redmi A3X
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
HMD Arc
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 576x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi A3X
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Arc
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Redmi A3X
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Arc and Redmi A3X, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi A3X leads HMD Arc by 20.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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HMD Arc
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi A3X and the HMD Arc are nearly equal (11/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi A3X and the HMD Arc are nearly equal (32/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi A3X and the HMD Arc are nearly equal (61/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Arc or the Redmi A3X?
The Redmi A3X edges out the HMD Arc by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the HMD Arc and the Redmi A3X?
The HMD Arc has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Redmi A3X — 21/100.
Should you choose the HMD Arc over the Redmi A3X?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Redmi A3X (61/100 vs 57/100).