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HMD Arc

HMD Arc

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Xiaomi Redmi 9i

Xiaomi Redmi 9i

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Category Breakdown

HMD Arc
Xiaomi Redmi 9i
Performance
66.069.5
Camera
39.628.4
Display
69.244.2
Battery
33.733.7
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
50.750.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
44.434.7

Summary

  • The HMD Arc features a slightly larger 6.52-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 576 x 1280 pixels, offering lower pixel density compared to the Xiaomi Redmi 9i's 6.53-inch display at 720 x 1600 pixels.
  • In terms of performance, the Arc is powered by the Unisoc SC9863A chipset, while the Redmi 9i utilizes the more efficient Mediatek Helio G25.
  • Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Redmi 9i supports 1080p video recording, whereas the Arc's video capabilities are unspecified.
  • Battery capacity is identical at 5000 mAh with 10W charging for both devices.
  • The HMD Arc runs on Android 14 (Go edition), offering a more recent software experience compared to the Redmi 9i's Android 10 with MIUI 12.
  • Build dimensions show the Arc is slightly larger and heavier than the Redmi 9i, which may affect handling.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

HMD Arc
Xiaomi Redmi 9i

General

Release Date

2024, December 18
2020, September 15

Announced

2024, December 18
2020, September 15

Description

N/A
N/A

Display

Size

6.52"
6.53"

Type

IPS LCD, 460 nits (peak)
IPS LCD, 270 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 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
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDXC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

13 MP, (wide), AF
13 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), 1.0µm, PDAF

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
Midnight Black, Sea Blue, Nature Green

Foldable

SAR

N/A
N/A

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
Accelerometer, proximity, compass