HMD Arc vs TCL K70 SE
The HMD Arc (2025) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, while the TCL K70 SE (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G50. By overall MobileRank rating, the HMD Arc leads — 20/100 vs 18/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the HMD Arc has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 5 MP; the TCL K70 SE is faster in AnTuTu (184,328 vs 153,667); the TCL K70 SE is noticeably lighter (150g vs 185g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Arc
TCL K70 SE
What makes HMD Arc better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 205 vs 200
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 13MP vs 5MP
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 12/100)
What makes TCL K70 SE better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 184328 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Multi: 889 vs 846
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 150g vs 185g
- Higher performance (12/100 vs 9/100)
- Better display (43/100 vs 31/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Arc vs the TCL K70 SE, the HMD Arc scores 2 points higher (20/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Arc leads (43/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the TCL K70 SE and the HMD Arc are nearly equal (12/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the TCL K70 SE is a bit better (43/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100. In the "battery" category, the HMD Arc significantly outperforms the TCL K70 SE (43/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the TCL K70 SE is a bit better (68/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Arc | TCL K70 SE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | MediaTek Helio G50 | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 184328 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 200 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 889 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 576x1280 | 540x1210 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 2 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 14 Go | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 460 nits | 400 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 166.4×76.9×9.0 mm | 165.9×76.6×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 150 g | |
| Launch price | — | $55 |
Camera comparison
HMD Arc
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
TCL K70 SE
- Main: 5MP f/2.2
- Front: 2MP
Display comparison
HMD Arc
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 576x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
TCL K70 SE
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 540x1210
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Arc
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
TCL K70 SE
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Arc and TCL K70 SE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
TCL K70 SE leads HMD Arc by 16.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
HMD Arc
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performance
In the "performance" category, the TCL K70 SE and the HMD Arc are nearly equal (12/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the TCL K70 SE is a bit better (43/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the HMD Arc significantly outperforms the TCL K70 SE (43/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the TCL K70 SE is a bit better (68/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Arc or the TCL K70 SE?
The HMD Arc edges out the TCL K70 SE by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the HMD Arc and the TCL K70 SE?
The HMD Arc has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the TCL K70 SE — 18/100.
Should you choose the HMD Arc over the TCL K70 SE?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the HMD Arc (43/100 vs 12/100).