HMD Arc vs Tecno Camon 30 Premier
The HMD Arc (2025) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, while the Tecno Camon 30 Premier (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultimate. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Camon 30 Premier leads — 69/100 vs 20/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Tecno Camon 30 Premier is faster in AnTuTu (1,240,821 vs 153,667); the Tecno Camon 30 Premier has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Arc doesn't; the HMD Arc is noticeably lighter (185g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Arc
Tecno Camon 30 Premier
What makes HMD Arc better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 210g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Tecno Camon 30 Premier better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1240821 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 1256 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4207 vs 846
- Faster charging: 70W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Arc vs the Tecno Camon 30 Premier, the Tecno Camon 30 Premier scores 49 points higher (69/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 30 Premier leads (65/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 30 Premier leads (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 30 Premier leads (53/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 30 Premier significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (65/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 30 Premier significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (84/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 30 Premier significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 30 Premier is a bit better (53/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Arc and the Tecno Camon 30 Premier are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Arc | Tecno Camon 30 Premier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultimate | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 1240821 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 1256 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 4207 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 576x1280 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 70W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 Go | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HIOS 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 460 nits | 1400 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 166.4×76.9×9.0 mm | 162.7×76.2×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Arc
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Tecno Camon 30 Premier
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
HMD Arc
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 576x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Tecno Camon 30 Premier
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Arc
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Camon 30 Premier
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Arc and Tecno Camon 30 Premier, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Camon 30 Premier leads HMD Arc by 87.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 30 Premier significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (65/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 30 Premier significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (84/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 30 Premier significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (81/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 30 Premier is a bit better (53/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Arc and the Tecno Camon 30 Premier are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Arc or the Tecno Camon 30 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 30 Premier significantly outperforms the HMD Arc by 49 points (69/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Arc and the Tecno Camon 30 Premier?
The HMD Arc has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Tecno Camon 30 Premier — 69/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Arc or the Tecno Camon 30 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 30 Premier leads on camera score (81/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Arc or the Tecno Camon 30 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 30 Premier leads on performance (65/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the HMD Arc over the Tecno Camon 30 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 30 Premier is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.