HMD Arc vs Tecno Phantom X2
The HMD Arc (2025) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, while the Tecno Phantom X2 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Phantom X2 leads — 62/100 vs 20/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Phantom X2 has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the Tecno Phantom X2 is faster in AnTuTu (1,504,467 vs 153,667); the Tecno Phantom X2 has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Arc doesn't; the HMD Arc is noticeably lighter (185g vs 203g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Arc
Tecno Phantom X2
What makes HMD Arc better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 203g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Tecno Phantom X2 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1504467 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 1693 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4384 vs 846
- Bigger battery: 5160 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Arc vs the Tecno Phantom X2, the Tecno Phantom X2 scores 42 points higher (62/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 leads (71/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 leads (50/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (71/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (79/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (50/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Arc is a bit better (57/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Arc | Tecno Phantom X2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | MediaTek Dimensity 9000 | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 1504467 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 1693 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 4384 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 576x1280 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 Go | Android 12, HIOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 460 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 166.4×76.9×9.0 mm | 164.6×72.7×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Arc
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Tecno Phantom X2
- Main: 64MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
HMD Arc
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 576x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Tecno Phantom X2
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Arc
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Phantom X2
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Arc and Tecno Phantom X2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Phantom X2 leads HMD Arc by 89.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (71/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (79/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (50/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Arc is a bit better (57/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Arc or the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Tecno Phantom X2 significantly outperforms the HMD Arc by 42 points (62/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Arc and the Tecno Phantom X2?
The HMD Arc has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Tecno Phantom X2 — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Arc or the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Tecno Phantom X2 leads on camera score (50/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Arc or the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Tecno Phantom X2 leads on performance (71/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the HMD Arc over the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Tecno Phantom X2 is a better fit for active users.