Background

The HMD Arc was announced on December 8, 2024 and launched on January 2, 2025. This phone was designed to be budget-friendly (similar to the HMD Vibe) but with an improved battery and additional camera modes, e.g., Slow motion, Pro Mode, and Panorama mode.

Identification

The HMD Arc can be identified by the model numbers TA-1697, and TA-1682, which is displayed on the device packaging. You can also find the model number by navigating to Settings > About phone.

The HMD Arc comes in two colors: Shadow Black and Electric Purple.

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Technical Specifications

Dimensions

  • 166.4 × 76.9 × 8.95 mm (6.55 × 3.02 × 0.35 inches)
  • 185.4 g

Network support

  • Up to 4G

Operating system

  • Android 14 Go

CPU

  • Unisoc 9863A

Memory and storage

  • Up to 4 GB memory with 64 GB storage
  • Micro SD card support up to 128 GB

SIM

  • Nano SIM + Nano SIM/Micro SD Card slot (3-in-2)

Display

  • Size: 6.52”
  • Resolution: HD (576 x 1280)
  • Refresh rate: 60 hz
  • Brightness: 460 nits

Cameras

  • Front: 5 MP
  • Rear: 13 MP auto-focus
    • Flash LED

Connectivity

  • WiFi: 802.11 b/g/n
  • Bluetooth 5.2
  • GPS, A-GPS, Galileo

Battery

  • 5000 mAh
  • Rated to maintain at least 80% capacity for 800 charging cycles

I/O

  • USB-C
  • 3.5 mm Headphone jack
  • One microphone
  • One Speaker

Other

  • IP54 ingress protection
  • FM radio receiver

Additional Information