HMD Arc With 60Hz HD+ Display Released In Thailand As Budget Smartphone: Specs And Availability

HMD Arc has been introduced in Thailand as the latest budget smartphone by the company. The handset features a 60Hz HD+ display, a 13-megapixel rear camera, and runs on Android 14 (Go Edition). 

The phone gets a self-repairable design that allows users to replace the battery or screen with minimal training. 

HMD Arc: Features

HMD Arc sports a 6.52-inch HD+ (576 x 1,280 pixels) LCD screen that offers a 60Hz refresh rate, 20:9 aspect ratio, and 460 nits peak brightness level. 

The handset  is powered by a Unisoc 9863A chipset paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB onboard storage. It runs on Android 14 (Go Edition). The storage can be expanded up to 128GB via a microSD card. The Finnish company says its latest smartphone will receive two years of quarterly security updates.

For optics, the HMD Arc arrives with a 13-megapixel primary rear camera with autofocus and a 5-megapixel front camera housed within a waterdrop-style notch at the front. The camera is equipped with features such as bokeh, night mode, professional mode, slow motion, quick snapshot, filters, time-lapse, and panorama. It also has an LED flash within the module. 

The HMD model packs a 5,000mAh battery with support for 10W wired charging. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS, a 3.5mm audio jack and a USB Type-C port. The HMD Arc also has a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, virtual RAM support, accelerometer, ambient light sensor, and proximity sensor.

It has a single speaker and a microphone unit. The phone is IP52/IP54 rated against dust and water splashes. In terms of dimensions, HMD Arc measures 166.4 x 76.9 x 8.95mm and weighs 185.4g

HMD Arc: Specifications

• Display: 6.52-inch HD IPS LCD (576 x 1280),  60Hz refresh rate
• Processor:  Unisoc 9863A
• Storage: 4GB RAM (+4GB Expandable Memory), 64GB storage, Up to 128GB microSD card support
• Camera: 13MP main camera, 5MP front camera
• Connectivity: 4G, NFC, WiFi 802.11a/b/g/n/, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS/AGPS, Galileo, 3.5mm audio jack
• Operating System: Android 14 Go
• Battery: 5,000mAh battery, 10W charging
• Resistance: IP54 rating
• Sensor: Side-mount fingerprint sensor, face unlock
• Dimensions: 166.4mm x 76.9mm x 8.95mm  
• Weight: 185.4g 
• Colour:  Shadow Black

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HMD Arc: Price and Availability 

HMD Arc is set to come in shadow black colourway. The price listing for the smartphone is yet to be revealed by the company.