HMD Arc vs Samsung Galaxy S26
The HMD Arc (2025) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 74/100 vs 20/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the HMD Arc has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,827,538 vs 153,667); the Samsung Galaxy S26 has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Arc doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 185g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Arc
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes HMD Arc better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2827538 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 846
- Faster charging: 25W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 162g vs 185g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 31/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Arc vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 54 points higher (74/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (89/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Arc leads (43/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (89/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (81/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (77/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Arc is a bit better (43/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (89/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Arc | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 2827538 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 576x1280 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 146 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 Go | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 460 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.4×76.9×9.0 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 162 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
HMD Arc
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
HMD Arc
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 576x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Arc
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Arc and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads HMD Arc by 94.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (89/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (81/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (77/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the HMD Arc is a bit better (43/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (89/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Arc or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the HMD Arc by 54 points (74/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Arc and the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The HMD Arc has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Arc or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Arc or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (89/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the HMD Arc over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.