HMD Arc vs Sharp Aquos Sense8
The HMD Arc (2025) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, while the Sharp Aquos Sense8 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sharp Aquos Sense8 leads — 49/100 vs 20/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Sharp Aquos Sense8 is faster in AnTuTu (737,054 vs 153,667); the Sharp Aquos Sense8 has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Arc doesn't; the Sharp Aquos Sense8 is noticeably lighter (159g vs 185g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Arc
Sharp Aquos Sense8
What makes HMD Arc better?
- Overall rating 20/100
What makes Sharp Aquos Sense8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 737054 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 930 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2700 vs 846
- Faster charging: 18W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 159g vs 185g
- Higher performance (52/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (33/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (70/100 vs 31/100)
- Better portability (79/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Arc vs the Sharp Aquos Sense8, the Sharp Aquos Sense8 scores 29 points higher (49/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos Sense8 leads (52/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos Sense8 leads (33/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos Sense8 significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (52/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos Sense8 significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (70/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos Sense8 notably outperforms the HMD Arc (33/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100. In the "portability" category, the Sharp Aquos Sense8 notably outperforms the HMD Arc (79/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Arc | Sharp Aquos Sense8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 737054 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 930 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 2700 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.1" IGZO OLED | |
| Resolution | 576x1280 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 Go | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 460 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.4×76.9×9.0 mm | 153.0×71.0×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 159 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Arc
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Sharp Aquos Sense8
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
HMD Arc
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 576x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Sharp Aquos Sense8
- 6.1" IGZO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Arc
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Sharp Aquos Sense8
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Arc and Sharp Aquos Sense8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sharp Aquos Sense8 leads HMD Arc by 79.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos Sense8 significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (52/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos Sense8 significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (70/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos Sense8 notably outperforms the HMD Arc (33/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sharp Aquos Sense8 notably outperforms the HMD Arc (79/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Arc or the Sharp Aquos Sense8?
The Sharp Aquos Sense8 significantly outperforms the HMD Arc by 29 points (49/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Arc and the Sharp Aquos Sense8?
The HMD Arc has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Sharp Aquos Sense8 — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Arc or the Sharp Aquos Sense8?
The Sharp Aquos Sense8 leads on camera score (33/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Arc or the Sharp Aquos Sense8?
The Sharp Aquos Sense8 leads on performance (52/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the HMD Arc over the Sharp Aquos Sense8?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the Sharp Aquos Sense8 (52/100 vs 9/100).