HMD Arc vs Vivo X500
The HMD Arc (2025) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 20/100 (a 69-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 153,667); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Arc doesn't; the HMD Arc is noticeably lighter (185g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Arc
Vivo X500
What makes HMD Arc better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 211g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 846
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Arc vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 69 points higher (89/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (96/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (94/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Arc is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Arc | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 576x1280 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 Go | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 460 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 166.4×76.9×9.0 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
HMD Arc
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
HMD Arc
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 576x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Arc
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Arc and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads HMD Arc by 96.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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HMD Arc
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (96/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (94/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (84/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Arc is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Arc or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the HMD Arc by 69 points (89/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Arc and the Vivo X500?
The HMD Arc has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Arc or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Arc or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the HMD Arc over the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.