HMD Arc
#3185
Xiaomi Redmi 9A
#3464Category Breakdown
HMD Arc
Xiaomi Redmi 9A
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 Xiaomi Redmi 9A has a slightly larger 6.53-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 a Unisoc SC9863A chipset with 4GB of RAM, whereas the Redmi 9A uses a Mediatek Helio G25 with options for up to 4GB of RAM, offering potentially better multitasking.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera and a 5 MP front camera, but the Redmi 9A supports 1080p video recording at higher frame rates.
- Both devices are equipped with a 5000 mAh battery and 10W charging, providing similar longevity.
- The Arc runs on Android 14 (Go edition), while the Redmi 9A initially launched with Android 10 and is upgradable to Android 11 with MIUI 12, offering a different software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HMD Arc
Xiaomi Redmi 9A
General
Release Date
2024, December 18
2020, June 30
Announced
2024, December 18
2020, June 30
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
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, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB 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, 28mm (wide), 1.0µm, PDAF
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP
5 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1.12µm
Video Recording
Yes
1080p@30/60fps
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)
164.9 x 77.1 x 9 mm (6.49 x 3.04 x 0.35 in)
Weight
185.4 g
196 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Carbon Gray (Midnight Black), Sky Blue (Sea Blue), Ocean Green (Nature Green)
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 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
Software
Operating System
Android 14 (Go edition)
Android 10, upgradable to Android 11, MIUI 12
OS Version
Android 14 (Go edition)
Android 10, upgradable to Android 11, MIUI 12
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes