Highlights
- The HMD Arc has been launched in Thailand.
- Key features – 6.52-inch HD+ display, Unisoc 9863A chipset, 4GB RAM, 64GB storage (expandable up to 128GB), 13MP rear camera, a 5MP front camera, 5,000mAh battery with 10W wired charging and runs on Android 14 (Go Edition).
HMD Global has introduced its latest budget smartphone the HMD Arc in Thailand. Following the company’s approach to sustainability, the phone comes with HMD’s signature self-repairable design.
It basically allows users to replace components like the battery or screen with minimal training and helps in solving hardware issues with no trips to a service centre.
The HMD Arc comes with a 6.52-inch HD+ display, a 13-megapixel rear camera and runs on Android 14 (Go Edition).
While it has been unveiled in Thailand, there’s no official word yet on its pricing or wider availability.
In any case, here’s everything we know about the phone.
HMD Arc – Key Features
The HMD Arc sports a 6.52-inch LCD screen with a resolution of 576 x 1,280 pixels, a 20:9 aspect ratio, and a refresh rate of 60Hz. The display delivers peak brightness levels of 460 nits.
The device measures 166.4 x 76.9 x 8.95mm, weighs 185.4g and offers dust and water resistance with either an IP52 or IP54 rating depending on the market.
Under the hood, the smartphone is powered by a Unisoc 9863A chipset, paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. Storage is expandable up to 128GB using a microSD card.
It runs Android 14 (Go Edition) and comes with two years of promised quarterly security updates.
The HMD Arc features a 13-megapixel primary rear camera with autofocus, accompanied by an LED flash. On the front, there’s a 5-megapixel selfie camera housed in a waterdrop-style notch. The camera app includes features like bokeh, night mode, professional mode, slow motion, quick snapshot, filters, time-lapse and panorama.
The device packs a 5,000mAh battery with 10W wired charging. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS, a 3.5mm audio jack and a USB Type-C port.
Additional features include a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, virtual RAM support and essential sensors like an accelerometer, ambient light sensor and proximity sensor.
FAQs
Q1. What is the unique feature of the HMD Arc’s design?
Answer. The HMD Arc features HMD’s signature self-repairable design allowing users to replace components like the battery or screen with minimal training.
Q2. What display specifications does the HMD Arc offer?
Answer. The HMD Arc comes with a 6.52-inch HD+ display, a resolution of 576 x 1,280 pixels, a 20:9 aspect ratio and a refresh rate of 60Hz.
Q3. What are the camera specifications of the HMD Arc?
Answer. The HMD Arc features a 13-megapixel primary rear camera with autofocus and a 5-megapixel front camera housed in a waterdrop-style notch.
Q4. What chipset and storage does the HMD Arc include?
Answer. The HMD Arc is powered by a Unisoc 9863A chipset, paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage, expandable up to 128GB using a microSD card.
Q5 What is the battery capacity and charging capability of the HMD Arc?
Answer. The HMD Arc packs a 5,000mAh battery with 10W wired charging.
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