HMD Arc
#3020
Xiaomi Redmi 9 Activ
#3306Category Breakdown
HMD Arc
Xiaomi Redmi 9 Activ
Performance
66.072.6
Camera
39.628.4
Display
69.267.5
Battery
33.733.7
Build
0.215.8
Connectivity
50.750.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
44.442.1
Summary
- The HMD Arc features a 6.52-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 576 x 1280 pixels, while the Xiaomi Redmi 9 Activ has a slightly larger 6.53-inch IPS LCD display 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, whereas the Redmi 9 Activ uses the Mediatek Helio G35, which has a more efficient architecture.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Redmi 9 Activ includes an additional 2 MP depth sensor, enhancing its photography capabilities.
- Both devices come with a 5000 mAh battery and support 10W charging, providing similar battery life.
- The HMD Arc runs on Android 14 (Go edition), offering a more recent software experience compared to the Redmi 9 Activ, which operates on Android 10 with MIUI 12.
- In terms of build, the HMD Arc is slightly larger and heavier than the Redmi 9 Activ, which may affect portability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HMD Arc
Xiaomi Redmi 9 Activ
General
Release Date
2024, December 18
2021, September 24
Announced
2024, December 18
2021, September 24
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.52"
6.53"
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 (~269 ppi density)
PPI
576
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Unisoc SC9863A (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6765G Helio G35 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
IMG8322
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, (wide), AF
13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR
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
10W 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)
164.9 x 77.1 x 9 mm (6.49 x 3.04 x 0.35 in)
Weight
185.4 g
194 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Carbon Black, Coral Green, Metallic Purple
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.51 W/kg (head) 0.83 W/kg (body)
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 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.2, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GALILEO
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 14 (Go edition)
Android 10, MIUI 12
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity