HMD Arc vs Vivo T5 5G
The HMD Arc (2025) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, while the Vivo T5 5G (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7500 Turbo. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo T5 5G leads — 60/100 vs 20/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo T5 5G has the bigger battery (7050 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo T5 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,106,227 vs 153,667); the Vivo T5 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Arc doesn't; the Vivo T5 5G is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.0mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Arc
Vivo T5 5G
What makes HMD Arc better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 199g
- Overall rating 20/100
What makes Vivo T5 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1106227 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 1089 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3276 vs 846
- Bigger battery: 7050 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (60/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 31/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Arc vs the Vivo T5 5G, the Vivo T5 5G scores 40 points higher (60/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo T5 5G leads (60/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo T5 5G leads (40/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo T5 5G leads (60/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo T5 5G significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (60/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo T5 5G significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (94/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo T5 5G significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (40/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo T5 5G notably outperforms the HMD Arc (60/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo T5 5G and the HMD Arc are nearly equal (60/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Arc | Vivo T5 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | MediaTek Dimensity 7500 Turbo | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 1106227 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 1089 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 3276 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 576x1280 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7050 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 Go | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 460 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 166.4×76.9×9.0 mm | 164.4×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | $235 |
Camera comparison
HMD Arc
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo T5 5G
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
HMD Arc
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 576x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo T5 5G
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Arc
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo T5 5G
- 7050 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Arc and Vivo T5 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo T5 5G leads HMD Arc by 86.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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HMD Arc
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo T5 5G significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (60/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo T5 5G significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (94/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo T5 5G significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (40/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo T5 5G notably outperforms the HMD Arc (60/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo T5 5G and the HMD Arc are nearly equal (60/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Arc or the Vivo T5 5G?
The Vivo T5 5G significantly outperforms the HMD Arc by 40 points (60/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Arc and the Vivo T5 5G?
The HMD Arc has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Vivo T5 5G — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Arc or the Vivo T5 5G?
The Vivo T5 5G leads on camera score (40/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Arc or the Vivo T5 5G?
The Vivo T5 5G leads on performance (60/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the HMD Arc over the Vivo T5 5G?
The Vivo T5 5G is a better fit for active users.