BLU G52L
#4237
HMD Arc
#3020Category Breakdown
BLU G52L
HMD Arc
Performance
56.266.0
Camera
19.139.6
Display
56.569.2
Battery
33.733.7
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
48.250.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
35.244.4
Summary
- The BLU G52L features a 6.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, while the HMD Arc has a slightly smaller 6.52-inch IPS LCD with a lower resolution of 576 x 1280 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the G52L is powered by an octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 CPU, whereas the Arc utilizes a Unisoc SC9863A chipset with a combination of Cortex-A55 cores.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Arc includes autofocus, while the G52L does not.
- Battery capacity is identical at 5000 mAh, but the Arc supports 10W charging, compared to the G52L's lack of fast charging.
- The G52L runs on Android 12, while the Arc operates on Android 14 (Go edition), offering a more updated software experience.
- Lastly, the G52L is heavier at 195g compared to the Arc's 185.4g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU G52L
HMD Arc
General
Release Date
2023
2024, December 18
Announced
2023
2024, December 18
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.5"
6.52"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD, 460 nits (peak)
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
576 x 1280 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~215 ppi density)
PPI
720
576
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Unisoc SC9863A (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A55
Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
N/A
IMG8322
Memory
64GB 2GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP0.3 MP (macro)0.3 MP (depth)
13 MP, (wide), AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
Yes
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging Details
N/A
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
164.5 x 76 x 9.2 mm (6.48 x 2.99 x 0.36 in)
166.4 x 76.9 x 9 mm (6.55 x 3.03 x 0.35 in)
Weight
195 g
185.4 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Grey, Blue, Burgundy, Mint Blue
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 а/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GALILEO
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 12
Android 14 (Go edition)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity