HMD Arc vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The HMD Arc (2025) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 20/100 (a 69-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 153,667); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Arc doesn't; the HMD Arc is noticeably lighter (185g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Arc
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes HMD Arc better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 227g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 846
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Arc vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 69 points higher (89/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (99/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (99/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Arc notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (57/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Arc | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 576x1280 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 Go | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 460 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.4×76.9×9.0 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
HMD Arc
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
HMD Arc
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 576x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Arc
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Arc and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads HMD Arc by 96.7% 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 Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (99/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (99/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (92/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Arc notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (57/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Arc or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Arc by 69 points (89/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Arc and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The HMD Arc has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Arc or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Arc or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the HMD Arc over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.