HMD Arc overview
The HMD Arc is a smartphone from HMD, released in January 2025. It comes with a 6.52-inch IPS LCD display, the Unisoc SC9863A chipset, 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. For photography there is a 13MP rear camera and a 5MP selfie camera. A 5,000mAh battery powers the phone, with 10W fast charging. Its expected price in Bangladesh is around ৳15,000.
What's not
- Entry-level chipset, not for heavy gaming
- Slow 10W charging
- No 5G support
- Limited storage
- No 3.5mm headphone jack
HMD Arc full specifications
Launch
| Brand | HMD |
| Model | Arc |
| Device Type | Smartphone |
| Release Date | 01 January 2025 |
| Status | Released |
Platform
| Operating System | Android |
| OS Version | v14 |
| Chipset | Unisoc SC9863A |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| CPU Cores | 8 Cores |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| Fabrication | 28 nm |
| GPU | IMG8322 |
Display
| Display Type | IPS LCD |
| Screen Size | 6.52 inches (16.56 cm) |
| Resolution | 576x1280 px |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 |
| Pixel Density | 215 ppi |
| Screen to Body Ratio | 80.2% |
| Screen Protection | Gorilla Glass |
| Bezel-less Display | Yes with punch-hole display |
| Touch Screen | Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
| Brightness | 460 nits |
| Notch | Punch-hole |
Rear Camera
| Camera Setup | Single |
| Resolution | 13 MP, Wide Angle, Primary Camera |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Flash | LED Flash |
| Image Resolution | 4128 x 3096 Pixels |
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control |
| Zoom | Digital Zoom |
| Shooting Modes | Continuous Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
| Camera Features | Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus |
| Video Recording | 1280x720 |
| Video FPS | 30 fps |
Selfie Camera
| Camera Setup | Single |
| Resolution | 5 MP, Primary Camera |
Body & Design
| Height | 166.4 mm |
| Width | 76.9 mm |
| Thickness | 9 mm |
| Weight | 185.4 grams |
| Colors | Black |
| Waterproof | Splash proof |
| IP Rating | IP54 |
| Ruggedness | Dust proof |
Battery
| Battery type | Li-Poly (Lithium Polymer) |
| Capacity | 5000 mAh |
| Quick Charging | 10W wired |
| Placement | Non-removable |
| USB Type-C | Yes |
Memory
| Internal Storage | 64 GB |
| USB OTG | Yes |
| RAM | 4 GB |
Connectivity
| Network | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| SIM Slot | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM |
| SIM Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
| EDGE | Available |
| GPRS | Available |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) 5GHz |
| Bluetooth | v5.2 |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS |
| Wi-fi Hotspot | Yes |
| USB | Mass storage device, USB charging |
Sensors & Security
| Light Sensor | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Finger Sensor Position | Side-mounted |
| Face Unlock | Yes |
Audio & Media
| FM Radio | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| Audio Jack | 3.5 mm |
| Video | 720p@30fps |
More
| Made By | Finland |
| Features | Accelerometer, proximity |
Specifications may differ by region or variant. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.
Frequently asked questions
What is the price of HMD Arc in Bangladesh?
HMD Arc is expected to cost around ৳15,000 in Bangladesh.
Does HMD Arc support 5G?
No, HMD Arc does not support 5G. It works on 2G, 3G, 4G networks.
How big is the battery of HMD Arc?
HMD Arc has a 5000mAh battery with 10W fast charging.
Is HMD Arc waterproof?
HMD Arc has IP54 – Splash proof protection.
Which processor does HMD Arc use?
HMD Arc is powered by the Unisoc SC9863A (Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55)).
When was HMD Arc released?
HMD Arc was released in January 2025.