HMD Arc
#3185
Honor X5b
#2974Category Breakdown
HMD Arc
Honor X5b
Performance
62.562.5
Camera
42.442.4
Display
70.572.5
Battery
58.558.5
Build
68.868.8
Overall
59.159.5
Summary
- The HMD Arc features a 6.52-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 576 x 1280 pixels and a refresh rate of 60Hz, while the Honor X5b has a slightly larger 6.56-inch TFT LCD with a higher resolution of 720 x 1612 pixels and a 90Hz refresh rate, providing smoother visuals.
- In terms of performance, the Arc is powered by a Unisoc SC9863A chipset, whereas the X5b utilizes a more efficient Mediatek Helio G36, offering better processing capabilities.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the X5b supports 1080p video recording, compared to the Arc's unspecified video capabilities.
- The Arc has a 5000mAh battery, while the X5b offers a slightly larger 5200mAh capacity, both supporting 10W charging.
- Software-wise, the Arc runs on Android 14 (Go edition), whereas the X5b operates on Android 14 with Magic OS 8, likely providing a more feature-rich experience.
- In terms of build quality, the Arc is slightly heavier at 185.4g and thicker at 9mm compared to the X5b, which weighs 194g and measures 8.7mm in thickness.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HMD Arc
Honor X5b
General
Release Date
2024, December 18
2024, October 22
Announced
2024, December 18
2024, October 22
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.52"
6.56"
Type
IPS LCD, 460 nits (peak)
TFT LCD, 90Hz, 530 nits (HBM)
Resolution
576 x 1280 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~215 ppi density)
720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
PPI
576
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
90Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Unisoc SC9863A (28 nm)
Mediatek Helio G36 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
IMG8322
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, (wide), AF
13 MP, f/1.8, (wide)Auxiliary lens
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP
5 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
Video Recording
Yes
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
Yes
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5200 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
Li-Po 5200 mAh
Charging Details
10W wired
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
166.4 x 76.9 x 9 mm (6.55 x 3.03 x 0.35 in)
163.9 x 75.8 x 8.7 mm (6.45 x 2.98 x 0.34 in)
Weight
185.4 g
194 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Ocean Blue, Starry Purple, Midnight Black
Foldable
✗
✗
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 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.2, A2DP, LE
5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GALILEO
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 14 (Go edition)
Android 14, Magic OS 8
OS Version
Android 14 (Go edition)
Android 14, Magic OS 8
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes