HMD Arc² vs Redmi 9A
20Performance20
20.2Display20
20.5Camera20.5
38.8Battery38.8
20Features20
3 spec wins — HMD Arc²2 spec wins — Redmi 9A
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: HMD Arc² scores 23.9 against 23.9 for Redmi 9A. Pick by the categories that matter to you — HMD Arc² edges ahead in display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the HMD Arc²
- 100% higher RAM (max): 4 GB vs 2 GB
Reasons to pick the Redmi 9A
- 25% higher Pixel density: 269 ppi vs 215 ppi
Display
| Spec | HMD Arc² | Redmi 9A |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.52 ″ | 6.53 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 576x1280 | 1600x720 |
| Pixel density | 215 ppi | 269 ppi+25% |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 460 nits | — |
| Screen-to-body | 80.2 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | HMD Arc² | Redmi 9A |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Unisoc SC9863A | MediaTek Helio G25 |
| AnTuTu | — | 100,000 |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Storage options | 64/128GB | 32GB |
| Storage type | — | eMMC 5.1 |
Camera
| Spec | HMD Arc² | Redmi 9A |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Main aperture | — | f/2.2 |
| Max video | — | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP |
| OIS | — | No |
Battery
| Spec | HMD Arc² | Redmi 9A |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 10 W | 10 W |
Design
| Spec | HMD Arc² | Redmi 9A |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 185 g+5% | 194 g |
| Thickness | 9 mm+1% | 9 mm |
| Frame material | — | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | HMD Arc² | Redmi 9A |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| NFC | No | No |
| USB | USB-C | Micro-USB |
| eSIM | — | No |
Software
| Spec | HMD Arc² | Redmi 9A |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 Go | Android 10 (MIUI 12) |
| OS update pledge | — | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | HMD Arc² | Redmi 9A |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | — | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |