HMD Arc vs Samsung Galaxy A03 Core
The HMD Arc (2025) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, while the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (2022) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core leads — 24/100 vs 20/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 8 MP.
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Arc
Samsung Galaxy A03 Core
What makes HMD Arc better?
- Better main camera: 13MP vs 8MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 196g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A03 Core better?
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (32/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Arc vs the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core, the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core scores 4 points higher (24/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core leads (66/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 9/100. In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core 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, the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core notably outperforms the HMD Arc (66/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Arc is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Arc | Samsung Galaxy A03 Core | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | Unisoc SC9863A | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 153667 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 846 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 576x1280 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 14 Go | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 460 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 166.4×76.9×9.0 mm | 164.2×75.9×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | — | $100 |
Camera comparison
HMD Arc
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy A03 Core
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
HMD Arc
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 576x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A03 Core
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Arc
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A03 Core
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Arc and Samsung Galaxy A03 Core, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
HMD Arc
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 9/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core 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, the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core notably outperforms the HMD Arc (66/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Arc is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Arc or the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core?
The Samsung Galaxy A03 Core edges out the HMD Arc by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the HMD Arc and the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core?
The HMD Arc has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core — 24/100.
Should you choose the HMD Arc over the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (66/100 vs 43/100).