HMD Arc vs Tecno Spark 10C
The HMD Arc (2025) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, while the Tecno Spark 10C (2023) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Spark 10C leads — 21/100 vs 20/100 (a 1-point difference).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Arc
Tecno Spark 10C
What makes HMD Arc better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 189g
- Overall rating 20/100
What makes Tecno Spark 10C better?
- Faster charging: 18W vs 10W
- Better display (32/100 vs 31/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Arc vs the Tecno Spark 10C, the Tecno Spark 10C scores 1 points higher (21/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 9/100. In the "display" category, the Tecno Spark 10C and the HMD Arc are nearly equal (32/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100. In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100. In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 10C and the HMD Arc are nearly equal (60/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Arc | Tecno Spark 10C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | Unisoc SC9863A | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 153667 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 846 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 576x1280 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14 Go | Android, HIOS 8.6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 460 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 166.4×76.9×9.0 mm | 163.9×75.5×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | — | $100 |
Camera comparison
HMD Arc
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Tecno Spark 10C
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
HMD Arc
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 576x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Tecno Spark 10C
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Arc
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Spark 10C
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Arc and Tecno Spark 10C, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
HMD Arc
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 9/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Spark 10C and the HMD Arc are nearly equal (32/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 10C and the HMD Arc are nearly equal (60/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Arc or the Tecno Spark 10C?
The Tecno Spark 10C edges out the HMD Arc by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the HMD Arc and the Tecno Spark 10C?
The HMD Arc has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Tecno Spark 10C — 21/100.
Should you choose the HMD Arc over the Tecno Spark 10C?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Tecno Spark 10C (60/100 vs 57/100).