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| HMD Arc | Poco C81 | |
|---|---|---|
| LAUNCH DATE | ||
| Announced | December 18, 2024 | 2026, April 23 |
| Released | 2025-01-01 | 2026, April 23 |
| Status | Available. Released 2025, January 1 | Available |
| NETWORK | ||
| 2G Bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 |
| 4G LTE | 1, 3, 5, 8, 38, 39, 40, 41 | LTE |
| 5G | No | No |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE | LTE |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE | 2G / 3G / 4G |
| BODY | ||
| Build | Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back | Glass front, Plastic frame, Plastic back |
| Dimensions | 166.4 x 76.9 x 9.0 mm | 171.56 x 79.47 x 8.15 mm |
| IP Rating | IP52 dust and splash resistant (IP54 in Europe) | IP52 |
| SIM | Nano-SIM (dual SIM, market dependent) | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Weight | 185.4 g | 208 g |
| DISPLAY | ||
| Brightness | 460 nits (peak) | 800 nits HBM |
| Protection | Scratch-resistant glass | — |
| Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Resolution | 576 x 1280 pixels (~215 ppi density) | 720 x 1600 pixels |
| Screen-to-body | ~80.2% | ~84.3% |
| Size | 6.52 inches, 102.6 cm2 (~80.2% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.9 inches |
| Type | IPS LCD, 60Hz, 460 nits (peak) | IPS LCD, 120Hz, 800 nits (peak) |
| PLATFORM | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core, up to 1.8GHz |
| Chipset | Unisoc SC9863A (28 nm) | Unisoc T7250 |
| GPU | IMG8322 | Mali-G57, 850MHz |
| OS | Android 14 (Go edition), 2 years of quarterly security updates | Android 16 |
| MEMORY | ||
| Card slot | microSDXC (up to 128GB) | Dedicated memory card slot; up to 2 TB |
| Internal | 64GB 4GB RAM | 64 GB |
| RAM | 4GB | 4 GB |
| Storage/RAM variants | 4GB + 64GB | 64 GB; 4 GB RAM |
| MAIN CAMERA | ||
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama, Night mode, Portrait, Pro mode | LED Flash |
| MAIN CAMERA | 13 MP, (wide), AF | 13 MP |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| SELFIE CAMERA | ||
| Features | Portrait | HDR |
| Selfie camera | 5 MP, (wide) | 8 MP |
| Video | 720p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| SOUND | ||
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
| COMMUNICATION | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE | 5.2 |
| NFC | No | No |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS, GALILEO | GPS; Galileo; GLONASS; QZSS |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB-C |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi 5 |
| FEATURES | ||
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, ambient light | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass |
| BATTERY | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 6300mAh |
| Charging Type | 10W wired | 15W wired |
| Type | Li-Po | Non-removable Li-Ion Battery |
| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
| Colors | Shadow Black | Sky Blue, Elite Black, Sunset Gold |
| Compatibility | — | India |
| Launch Price (USD) | $102.00 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) | — |
| Models | HMD Arc | MZB0NKWIN |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦142,800 | ₦145,000 |
| SECURITY | ||
| Security | Fingerprint (side-mounted), face unlock | Fingerprint sensor |