HMD Arc
2025Software supported
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Condition
Pros and Cons
Strengths and weaknesses at a glance.
Why choose
- Excellent repairability
- Clean Android
- Long battery life
- MicroSD and 3.5mm jack
- Environmentally friendly
- Affordable price
What to consider
- Average camera
- LCD screen
- Slow charging
- Plastic body
- No wireless charging
Detailed Technical Info
Hardware and features in detail.
- Screen size
- 6.52"
- Resolution
- 576 x 1280
- Display type
- IPS LCD
- Refresh rate
- 90Hz
- Max brightness
- 600 nits (peak)
- Screen protection
- Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Display
- Screen size
- 6.52"
- Resolution
- 576 x 1280
- Display type
- IPS LCD
- Refresh rate
- 90Hz
- Max brightness
- 600 nits (peak)
- Screen protection
- Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
- Processor
- Unisoc SC9863A (28 nm)
- CPU cores
- Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55)
- GPU
- IMG8322
- RAM
- 4GB
- AnTuTu score
- 450000 (v10)
Camera
- Main camera
- 13 MP, (wide), AF
- Ultra-wide
- 2 MP, f/2.4 (depth sensor)
- Telephoto
- Not available
- Front camera
- 5 MP
- Video
- Yes
Battery
- Capacity
- 5000 mAh
- Charging speed
- 10W wired
- Wireless charging
- No
- Battery life
- Up to 2 days of typical usage
Connectivity
- 5G
- No
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
- Bluetooth
- 5.2, A2DP, LE
- NFC
- No
- USB
- USB Type-C
Body & Dimensions
- Dimensions
- 166.4 x 76.9 x 9 mm
- Weight
- 4 g
- Materials
- Recycled plastic back and frame
- Water resistance
- IP54 dust protected and water resistant (water splashes) - EU only
Condition Classes
All devices are fully tested and working.
Good (B)
from 51,6 €
Minor signs of use, such as micro-scratches on the screen visible only under light. Battery health 85-95%.
Model characteristics
Common issues that may occur with HMD Arc.
Camera lag
ModerateSoftware optimisation issue.
Screen ghost touches
MinorScreen panel static electricity or defect.
Bluetooth disconnections
MinorBluetooth 5.1 driver compatibility issue.
Overheating during charging
MinorFast charging protocol incompatibility.
Repairs and Parts8/10 iFixit
Battery Replacement
Battery replacement takes less than 10 minutes with standard tools.
Screen Replacement
Screen replacement is designed to be feasible in a home environment.
Charging Port Repair
A separate daughterboard allows for quick replacement of the charging port.
Spare parts are available directly from the manufacturer and the iFixit online store until at least 2029.
Environmental Impact
Buying a used device saves valuable resources.
CO₂ Saved
42 kg CO2e
Water Saved
9500 liters
E-Waste Avoided
185 grams
Reused
85%
Recycled
15%
Methodology: HMD Global Sustainability Report / iFixit Partnership Data (2025)
Who Is This For?
This device is especially well-suited for these users.
Environmentally conscious consumer
A person who wants to reduce their ecological footprint and avoid electronic waste.
- Ability to repair the device oneself
- Use of recycled materials
- Long lifespan
Pragmatic student
A user who needs a reliable and affordable 5G device for studies and entertainment.
- Affordable price
- Memory card slot for notes
- Durable battery
Elderly user
A user who values simplicity, a clear screen, and device longevity.
- Clean and simple software
- Presence of a headphone jack
- Peace of mind that the battery can be replaced
Network Compatibility
Supported frequencies and carriers.
FinlandYour country
Estonia
Latvia
Lithuania
HMD Arc supports most European 5G frequencies (n1, n3, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n77, n78).
Comparisons With Other Models
How this model differs from the competition.
The HMD Arc is still a great choice for the budget-conscious user, but the Arc 2 offers better screen brightness and a faster processor.
| Feature | HMD Arc | HMD Arc 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen | 90Hz LCD | 120Hz OLED |
| Processor | Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 |
| Repairability | QuickFix Gen 1 | QuickFix Gen 2 |
Samsung offers a better screen and camera, but the HMD Arc wins by a mile in repairability and price.
| Feature | HMD Arc | Galaxy A35 |
|---|---|---|
| Camera | 50MP (base) | 50MP with OIS |
| Repairability | Very easy | Complicated |
| Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
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