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HMD Arc

HMD Arc

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Xiaomi Redmi 9i Sport

Xiaomi Redmi 9i Sport

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Category Breakdown

HMD Arc
Xiaomi Redmi 9i Sport
Performance
66.069.5
Camera
39.628.4
Display
69.267.5
Battery
33.733.7
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
50.751.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
44.440.2

Summary

  • The HMD Arc features a 6.52-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 576 x 1280 pixels, while the Xiaomi Redmi 9i Sport 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, whereas the Redmi 9i Sport utilizes a Mediatek Helio G25, with the latter offering higher clock speeds.
  • Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Redmi 9i Sport supports 1080p video recording, while the Arc does not specify video capabilities.
  • Both devices are equipped with a 5000 mAh battery and 10W charging, ensuring similar longevity.
  • The Arc runs on Android 14 (Go edition), providing a more updated software experience compared to the Redmi 9i Sport's Android 10 with MIUI 12.
  • In terms of build, the Arc is slightly heavier at 185.4g compared to the 194g of the Redmi 9i Sport, with both lacking notable water resistance features.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

HMD Arc
Xiaomi Redmi 9i Sport

General

Release Date

2024, December 18
2021, September 28

Announced

2024, December 18
2021, September 28

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 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
Carbon Black, Coral Green, Metallic Blue

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 а/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