HMD Arc vs HMD Aura 2
HMD Arc and HMD Aura 2 are evenly matched - it comes down to what you need
Best for
- GamingEither - too close to call
- Keeping it for yearsHMD Aura 2
Head to head
- Performance
- Gaming
- Longevity
HMD Aura 2 should get software updates for about 1.3 more years, against about 1.2 for HMD Arc.
- Connectivity
- Extras
All specifications
HMD Arc
HMD Aura 2
General
Condition
Available. Released 2025, January
Available. Released 2025, March 13
Performance
CPU
Unisoc SC9863A (28 nm)
Unisoc SC9863A (28 nm)
GPU
IMG8322
IMG8322
Display
Resolution
576 x 1280 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~215 ppi density)
576 x 1280 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~215 ppi density)
Camera
Video Resolution
Yes
Yes
Battery and power
Charging Port
10W wired
10W wired
Connectivity
2G
900 / 1800 / 1900
900 / 1800 / 1900
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
4G Bands
1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41
1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41
Bluetooth
5.2, A2DP, LE
5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
No
No
Network Technology
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
Ports
Headphone Jack
Yes
Yes
USB Type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Build and size
Dimensions
6.52 inches, 102.6 cm 2 (~80.2% screen-to-body ratio)
6.52 inches, 102.6 cm 2 (~80.2% screen-to-body ratio)
Features
FM Radio
FM radio
FM radio
Questions people ask
Which is better, HMD Arc or HMD Aura 2?
HMD Arc and HMD Aura 2 are evenly matched - it comes down to what you need. HMD Aura 2 wins on longevity.
Which will last more years, HMD Arc or HMD Aura 2?
HMD Aura 2 should get software updates for about 1.3 more years, against about 1.2 for HMD Arc.
Which is better for keeping it for years, HMD Arc or HMD Aura 2?
HMD Aura 2 scores higher for keeping it for years.
Which is newer, HMD Arc or HMD Aura 2?
HMD Aura 2 is the newer of the two, released February 2025.
Scores are out of 10 against products released in the last two years, worked out from published specs. Prices are averages of what three or more sellers quoted.