HMD Arc
#3020
TCL 20 XE
#4361Category Breakdown
HMD Arc
TCL 20 XE
Performance
66.062.6
Camera
39.619.1
Display
69.245.6
Battery
33.733.7
Build
0.214.2
Connectivity
50.751.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
44.434.2
Summary
- The HMD Arc features a slightly larger 6.52-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 576 x 1280 pixels and a peak brightness of 460 nits, compared to the TCL 20 XE's 6.52-inch display with a higher resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels and 450 nits brightness.
- In terms of performance, the Arc is powered by a Unisoc SC9863A chipset, while the TCL 20 XE uses a Mediatek Helio P22, with the Arc offering 4GB of RAM versus the TCL's 3GB.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the TCL supports 1080p video recording, while the Arc's video capabilities are unspecified.
- They both have a 5000 mAh battery, but the TCL supports faster 18W charging compared to the Arc's 10W.
- The HMD Arc runs on Android 14 (Go edition), whereas the TCL 20 XE operates on Android 11 with TCL UI 3.0, indicating a more updated software experience for the Arc.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HMD Arc
TCL 20 XE
General
Release Date
2024, December 18
2021
Announced
2024, December 18
2021
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.52"
6.52"
Type
IPS LCD, 460 nits (peak)
IPS LCD, 450 nits
Resolution
576 x 1280 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~215 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
PPI
576
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Unisoc SC9863A (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
IMG8322
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, (wide), AF
13 MP, 27mm (wide), 1.12µm, AF2 MP (depth)2 MP (macro)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
Yes
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
10W wired
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
166.4 x 76.9 x 9 mm (6.55 x 3.03 x 0.35 in)
164.6 x 75 x 9 mm (6.48 x 2.95 x 0.35 in)
Weight
185.4 g
195 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Moonlight Grey
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.39 W/kg (head) 1.25 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat13 300/150 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.2, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GALILEO
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 14 (Go edition)
Android 11, TCL UI 3.0
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass, barometer