HMD Arc vs Vivo iQOO 16
The HMD Arc (2025) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 20/100 (a 69-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 153,667); the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Arc doesn't; the HMD Arc is noticeably lighter (185g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Arc
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes HMD Arc better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 223g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 846
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Arc vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 69 points higher (89/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (100/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (99/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Arc notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (57/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Arc | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 576x1280 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 Go | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 460 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 166.4×76.9×9.0 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
HMD Arc
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
HMD Arc
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 576x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Arc
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Arc and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads HMD Arc by 97.2% 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 16 significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (100/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (99/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (90/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Arc notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (57/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Arc or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 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 16?
The HMD Arc has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Arc or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Arc or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the HMD Arc over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.