HMD Arc vs Vivo Y500 Pro
The HMD Arc (2025) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, while the Vivo Y500 Pro (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y500 Pro leads — 63/100 vs 20/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo Y500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (953,150 vs 153,667); the Vivo Y500 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Arc doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Arc
Vivo Y500 Pro
What makes HMD Arc better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 199g
- Overall rating 20/100
What makes Vivo Y500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 953150 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 1061 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3185 vs 846
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 31/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Arc vs the Vivo Y500 Pro, the Vivo Y500 Pro scores 43 points higher (63/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro leads (57/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro leads (50/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro leads (82/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (57/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (85/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (50/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (82/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro and the HMD Arc are nearly equal (60/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Arc | Vivo Y500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 953150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 3185 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 576x1280 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 Go | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 460 nits | 1600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 166.4×76.9×9.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 185 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | $220 |
Camera comparison
HMD Arc
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo Y500 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
HMD Arc
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 576x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo Y500 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Arc
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y500 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Arc and Vivo Y500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo Y500 Pro leads HMD Arc by 83.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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HMD Arc
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (57/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (85/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (50/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (82/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro and the HMD Arc are nearly equal (60/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Arc or the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Arc by 43 points (63/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Arc and the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The HMD Arc has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Vivo Y500 Pro — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Arc or the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Vivo Y500 Pro leads on camera score (50/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Arc or the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Vivo Y500 Pro leads on performance (57/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the HMD Arc over the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Vivo Y500 Pro is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.