HMD Arc vs Sharp Aquos Sense9
The HMD Arc (2025) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, while the Sharp Aquos Sense9 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sharp Aquos Sense9 leads — 59/100 vs 20/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Sharp Aquos Sense9 is faster in AnTuTu (798,429 vs 153,667); the Sharp Aquos Sense9 has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Arc doesn't; the Sharp Aquos Sense9 is noticeably lighter (166g vs 185g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Arc
Sharp Aquos Sense9
What makes HMD Arc better?
- Overall rating 20/100
What makes Sharp Aquos Sense9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 798429 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 1015 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2687 vs 846
- Faster charging: 36W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 240Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 166g vs 185g
- Higher performance (53/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (57/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (92/100 vs 31/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Arc vs the Sharp Aquos Sense9, the Sharp Aquos Sense9 scores 39 points higher (59/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos Sense9 leads (53/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos Sense9 leads (57/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos Sense9 significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (53/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos Sense9 significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (92/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos Sense9 significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (57/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Sharp Aquos Sense9 and the HMD Arc are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Sharp Aquos Sense9 is a bit better (70/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Arc | Sharp Aquos Sense9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 798429 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 1015 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 2687 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.1" LTPO IGZO OLED | |
| Resolution | 576x1280 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 240 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 36W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 Go | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 460 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.4×76.9×9.0 mm | 149.0×73.0×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 166 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Arc
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Sharp Aquos Sense9
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
HMD Arc
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 576x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Sharp Aquos Sense9
- 6.1" LTPO IGZO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 240 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Arc
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Sharp Aquos Sense9
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 36W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Arc and Sharp Aquos Sense9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sharp Aquos Sense9 leads HMD Arc by 80.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos Sense9 significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (53/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos Sense9 significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (92/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos Sense9 significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (57/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sharp Aquos Sense9 and the HMD Arc are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sharp Aquos Sense9 is a bit better (70/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Arc or the Sharp Aquos Sense9?
The Sharp Aquos Sense9 significantly outperforms the HMD Arc by 39 points (59/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Arc and the Sharp Aquos Sense9?
The HMD Arc has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Sharp Aquos Sense9 — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Arc or the Sharp Aquos Sense9?
The Sharp Aquos Sense9 leads on camera score (57/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Arc or the Sharp Aquos Sense9?
The Sharp Aquos Sense9 leads on performance (53/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the HMD Arc over the Sharp Aquos Sense9?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Sharp Aquos Sense9 (92/100 vs 31/100).