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HMD Arc vs HMD Luma

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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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HMD Luma

HMD Luma

  • 198 g.
  • About 6.67 inch screen.
  • Unisoc T615 (12 nm) processor.
  • 4 GB RAM in this version.
  • 128 GB storage in this version.
KSh 18,300In Stock
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Our quick verdict

Choose the HMD Arc if you want Bluetooth 5.2 and a lighter build (185.4 g). Choose the HMD Luma if you want faster 18 W charging, a sharper 264 ppi screen and more storage (128 GB).

Weight

HMD Arc
185.4 g
HMD Luma
198 g

Display

HMD Arc
About 6.52 inch screen
HMD Luma
About 6.67 inch screen

Performance

HMD Arc
Unisoc SC9863A (28 nm) processor
HMD Luma
Unisoc T615 (12 nm) processor

Storage

HMD Arc
64 GB storage in this version
HMD Luma
128 GB storage in this version

Charging

HMD Arc
10 W rated wired charging power
HMD Luma
18 W rated wired charging power

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

HMD Arc

  • Newer Bluetooth 5.2 (vs 5.0).
  • Lighter: 185.4 g (vs 198 g).

HMD Luma

  • Faster rated wired charging: 18 W (vs 10 W).
  • Sharper screen: 264 ppi (vs 215 ppi).
  • More storage: 128 GB (vs 64 GB).
  • Higher-resolution main camera: 50 MP (vs 13 MP).
  • Larger 6.67-inch screen (vs 6.52-inch).
  • Newer Wi-Fi 5 (vs Wi-Fi 4).

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PriorityHMD ArcHMD Luma
Display6.52-inch LCD display, 215 ppi6.67-inch LCD display, 120 Hz, 264 ppi
Camera13 MP main camera50 MP main camera
PerformanceUnisoc SC9863A processorUnisoc T615 processor
Storage64 GB storage128 GB storage
Charging10 W wired charging18 W wired charging
Weight185.4 g198 g

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationHMD ArcHMD Luma
BrandHMDHMD
ModelHMD ArcHMD Luma
Announced2024, December 182026, February 27
Device type / form familySmartphoneSmartphone
Release statusAvailable. Released 2025, JanuaryAvailable. Released 2026, March

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationHMD ArcHMD Luma
Dimensions166.4 x 76.9 x 9 mm (6.55 x 3.03 x 0.35 in)165.7 x 76.5 x 8.7 mm (6.52 x 3.01 x 0.34 in)
Weight185.4 g (6.53 oz)198 g (6.98 oz)
Build materials—Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationHMD ArcHMD Luma
DisplayIPS LCD, 460 nits (peak); 6.52 inches, 102.6 cm2 (~80.2% screen-to-body ratio)IPS LCD, 120Hz, 500 nits (peak); 6.67 inches, 107.2 cm2 (~84.6% screen-to-body ratio)
Screen resolution576 x 1280 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~215 ppi density)720 x 1604 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~264 ppi density)
Display features460 nits (peak)120Hz, 500 nits (peak)
Display technologyIPS LCDIPS LCD
Display size6.52 inches, 102.6 cm2 (~80.2% screen-to-body ratio)6.67 inches, 107.2 cm2 (~84.6% screen-to-body ratio)
Brightness460 nits (peak)500 nits (peak)
Pixel density~215 ppi~264 ppi
Aspect ratio20:9 ratio20:9 ratio
Screen-to-body ratio~80.2% screen-to-body ratio~84.6% screen-to-body ratio
Refresh rate—120Hz

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationHMD ArcHMD Luma
ProcessorUnisoc SC9863A (28 nm)Unisoc T615 (12 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55)Octa-core (2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUIMG8322Mali-G57 MP1
Process node28 nm12 nm

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationHMD ArcHMD Luma
RAM4GB4GB
Storage64GB128GB
Expandable storagemicroSDXCmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Memory configurations64GB 4GB RAM128GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationHMD ArcHMD Luma
Rear camera13 MP, (wide), AF50 MP, (wide)
Front camera5 MP8 MP
Rear camera featuresLED flash, panoramaLED flash
Rear camera videoYes1080p@30fps
Front camera videoYesYes
Wide camera13 MP, (wide), AF50 MP, (wide)

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationHMD ArcHMD Luma
Battery5000 mAh5000 mAh
Charging10W wired18W wired

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationHMD ArcHMD Luma
Operating systemAndroid 14 (Go edition)Android 15

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationHMD ArcHMD Luma
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTEGSM / HSPA / LTE
SIMNano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100HSDPA 2100
4G bands1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41LTE
Network speedHSPA, LTEHSPA, LTE
5G bands—No

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationHMD ArcHMD Luma
NFCNoNo
Bluetooth5.2, A2DP, LE5.0, A2DP, LE
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/nWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
PositioningGPS, GALILEOGPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS
RadioFM radioFM radio
USBUSB Type-CUSB Type-C 2.0

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationHMD ArcHMD Luma
Water resistanceIP54 dust protected and water resistant (water splashes) - EU only—

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationHMD ArcHMD Luma
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximityFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
ColorsBlackTitanium, Blue
Biometrics—Fingerprint reader integrated into side power button

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationHMD ArcHMD Luma
LoudspeakersYesYes, with dual speakers
3.5 mm headphone jackYesYes

Similarities

  • Both have 5,000 mAh batteries.
  • Both have 4 GB RAM.
  • Both have a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
  • Both have LCD displays.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both have similar screen sizes (6.52 and 6.67 inches).

In summary

Choose HMD Luma for faster wired charging and a larger screen; HMD Arc offers a lighter build and a smaller screen.

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