Category Breakdown
HMD Arc
TCL 405
Performance
62.560.3
Camera
42.442.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
58.558.5
Build
68.868.8
Overall
59.158.4
Summary
- The HMD Arc features a 6.52-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 576 x 1280 pixels, while the TCL 405 has a slightly larger 6.6-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Arc is powered by the Unisoc SC9863A chipset with 4GB RAM, whereas the TCL 405 uses the Mediatek Helio G25 with options of 2GB or 4GB RAM, which may affect multitasking capabilities.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the TCL 405 supports 1080p video recording, while the Arc does not specify video capabilities.
- Battery capacity is identical at 5000 mAh with 10W charging for both devices.
- The Arc runs on Android 14 (Go edition), offering a more recent software experience compared to the TCL 405's Android 12 (Go edition) with TCL UI.
- Additionally, the TCL 405 includes stereo speakers, enhancing audio output, while the HMD Arc does not.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HMD Arc
TCL 405
General
Release Date
2024, December 18
2022, November 02
Announced
2024, December 18
2022, November 02
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.52"
6.6"
Type
IPS LCD, 460 nits (peak)
IPS LCD, 400 nits (typ)
Resolution
576 x 1280 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~215 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~266 ppi density)
PPI
576
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Unisoc SC9863A (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6762G Helio G25 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
IMG8322
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, (wide), AF
13 MP, f/2.2, 27mm (wide) 1/3.06", 1.12µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP
5 MP, f/2.2, 27mm (wide) 1/5.0", 1.12µm
Video Recording
Yes
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
Yes
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
Li-Po 5000 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)
164.7 x 75.4 x 9 mm (6.48 x 2.97 x 0.35 in)
Weight
185.4 g
190 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Lavender Purple, Space Dark
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/75 Mbps
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
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 12 (Go edition), TCL UI
OS Version
Android 14 (Go edition)
Android 12 (Go edition), TCL UI
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

