HMD Arc vs Vivo X300s
The HMD Arc (2025) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, while the Vivo X300s (2026) runs on the Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300s leads — 89/100 vs 20/100 (a 69-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300s has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300s is faster in AnTuTu (3,703,823 vs 153,667); the HMD Arc is noticeably lighter (185g vs 217g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Arc
Vivo X300s
What makes HMD Arc better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 217g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo X300s better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3703823 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 846
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Arc vs the Vivo X300s, the Vivo X300s scores 69 points higher (89/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s leads (95/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s leads (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (95/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (94/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (94/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Arc notably outperforms the Vivo X300s (57/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Arc | Vivo X300s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 3703823 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 576x1280 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 Go | Android 16 / OriginOS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 460 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | — | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 166.4×76.9×9.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 185 g | 217 g | |
| Launch price | — | $723 |
Camera comparison
HMD Arc
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X300s
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
HMD Arc
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 576x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X300s
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Arc
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300s
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Arc and Vivo X300s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300s leads HMD Arc by 95.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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HMD Arc
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (95/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (94/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (94/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (83/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Arc notably outperforms the Vivo X300s (57/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Arc or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the HMD Arc by 69 points (89/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Arc and the Vivo X300s?
The HMD Arc has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Vivo X300s — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Arc or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s leads on camera score (94/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Arc or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s leads on performance (95/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the HMD Arc over the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.