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HMD Arc vs Safaricom Neon Smarta 3

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HMD Arc

HMD Arc

  • 185.4 g.
  • About 6.52 inch screen.
  • Unisoc SC9863A (28 nm) processor.
  • 4 GB RAM in this version.
  • 64 GB storage in this version.
KSh 11,000Out of Stock
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Neon Smarta 3

Neon Smarta 3

  • 3 GB RAM in this version.
  • 32 GB storage in this version.
  • 5,100 mAh battery capacity.
  • 6.9-inch display.
  • 16 MP main camera.
KSh 8,500In Stock
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Our quick verdict

The HMD Arc has more storage (64 GB) and more RAM (4 GB), while the Neon Smarta 3 has a larger 6.9-inch screen and sharper selfies (8 MP).

Memory

HMD Arc
4 GB RAM in this version
Neon Smarta 3
3 GB RAM in this version

Storage

HMD Arc
64 GB storage in this version
Neon Smarta 3
32 GB storage in this version

Battery capacity

HMD Arc
5,000 mAh battery capacity
Neon Smarta 3
5,100 mAh battery capacity

Display

HMD Arc
6.52-inch LCD display, 215 ppi
Neon Smarta 3
6.9-inch display

Camera

HMD Arc
13 MP main camera
Neon Smarta 3
16 MP main camera

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

HMD Arc

  • More memory: 4 GB RAM (vs 3 GB).
  • More storage: 64 GB (vs 32 GB).
  • 3.5 mm headphone jack.

Neon Smarta 3

  • Larger 6.9-inch screen (vs 6.52-inch).
  • Higher-resolution selfie camera: 8 MP (vs 5 MP).

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PriorityHMD ArcNeon Smarta 3
Display6.52-inch LCD display, 215 ppi6.9-inch display
Camera13 MP main camera16 MP main camera
Memory4 GB RAM3 GB RAM
Storage64 GB storage32 GB storage
Battery capacity5,000 mAh battery5,100 mAh battery
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE4G

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationHMD ArcNeon Smarta 3
BrandHMD—
ModelHMD ArcNeon Smarta 3
Announced2024, December 18—
Device type / form familySmartphone—
Release statusAvailable. Released 2025, January—

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationHMD ArcNeon Smarta 3
Dimensions166.4 x 76.9 x 9 mm (6.55 x 3.03 x 0.35 in)—
Weight185.4 g (6.53 oz)—

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationHMD ArcNeon Smarta 3
DisplayIPS LCD, 460 nits (peak); 6.52 inches, 102.6 cm2 (~80.2% screen-to-body ratio)6.9-inch display
Screen resolution576 x 1280 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~215 ppi density)—
Display features460 nits (peak)—
Display technologyIPS LCD—
Display size6.52 inches, 102.6 cm2 (~80.2% screen-to-body ratio)—
Brightness460 nits (peak)—
Pixel density~215 ppi—
Aspect ratio20:9 ratio—
Screen-to-body ratio~80.2% screen-to-body ratio—

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationHMD ArcNeon Smarta 3
ProcessorUnisoc SC9863A (28 nm)—
CPUOcta-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55)—
GPUIMG8322—
Process node28 nm—

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationHMD ArcNeon Smarta 3
RAM4GB3 GB
Storage64GB32 GB
Expandable storagemicroSDXC—
Memory configurations64GB 4GB RAM—

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationHMD ArcNeon Smarta 3
Rear camera13 MP, (wide), AF16 MP
Front camera5 MP8 MP
Rear camera featuresLED flash, panorama—
Rear camera videoYes—
Front camera videoYes—
Wide camera13 MP, (wide), AF—

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationHMD ArcNeon Smarta 3
Battery5000 mAh5100 mAh
Charging10W wired—

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationHMD ArcNeon Smarta 3
Operating systemAndroid 14 (Go edition)—

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationHMD ArcNeon Smarta 3
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE4G
SIMNano-SIMDual SIM
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900—
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100—
4G bands1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41—
Network speedHSPA, LTE—

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationHMD ArcNeon Smarta 3
NFCNo—
Bluetooth5.2, A2DP, LE—
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n—
PositioningGPS, GALILEO—
RadioFM radio—
USBUSB Type-C—

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationHMD ArcNeon Smarta 3
Water resistanceIP54 dust protected and water resistant (water splashes) - EU only—

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationHMD ArcNeon Smarta 3
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity—
ColorsBlack—

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationHMD ArcNeon Smarta 3
LoudspeakersYes—
3.5 mm headphone jackYes—

In summary

Get the HMD Arc if you want more storage and more RAM, or the Neon Smarta 3 if you would rather have a larger 6.9-inch screen and sharper selfies.

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In-stock alternatives

Itel A100CFor HMD ArcItel A100CView product ↗Infinix Smart 20For HMD ArcInfinix Smart 20View product ↗Neon Smarta 2For Neon Smarta 3Neon Smarta 2View product ↗

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