HMD Arc vs Tecno Spark 8C
The HMD Arc (2025) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, while the Tecno Spark 8C (2022) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Spark 8C leads — 24/100 vs 20/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Spark 8C has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Arc doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Arc
Tecno Spark 8C
What makes HMD Arc better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 191g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 53/100)
What makes Tecno Spark 8C better?
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (32/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Arc vs the Tecno Spark 8C, the Tecno Spark 8C scores 4 points higher (24/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 8C leads (66/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 9/100. In the "display" category, the Tecno Spark 8C 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, the Tecno Spark 8C notably outperforms the HMD Arc (66/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Arc and the Tecno Spark 8C are nearly equal (57/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Arc | Tecno Spark 8C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 14 Go | Android 11 (Go edition), HiOS 7.6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 460 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 166.4×76.9×9.0 mm | 164.6×76.0×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $100 |
Camera comparison
HMD Arc
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Tecno Spark 8C
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
HMD Arc
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 576x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Tecno Spark 8C
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Arc
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Spark 8C
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Arc and Tecno Spark 8C, 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 8C 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, the Tecno Spark 8C notably outperforms the HMD Arc (66/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Arc and the Tecno Spark 8C are nearly equal (57/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Arc or the Tecno Spark 8C?
The Tecno Spark 8C edges out the HMD Arc by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the HMD Arc and the Tecno Spark 8C?
The HMD Arc has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Tecno Spark 8C — 24/100.
Should you choose the HMD Arc over the Tecno Spark 8C?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Tecno Spark 8C (66/100 vs 43/100).