The HMD Skyline is a capable mid-range device, powered by the Qualcomm SM7435-AB Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 (4 nm) that comfortably covers most everyday use cases, with a 4,600 mAh battery for solid all-day use (2024).
2024 · Mid-range · Android 14
Overall
B+
Performance
B
Display
B
Battery
C+
Camera
A+
Charging
C+
Software
B+
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⚡ Quick Specs
Size6.55" · 159.8 x 76 x 8.9 mm (6.29 x 2.99 x 0.35 in)
ChipsetQualcomm SM7435-AB Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 (4 nm)
RAM12GB | 8GB
Storage128GB | 256GB
Main Camera108 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Solid 4,600 mAh battery for all-day use
✓Smooth Qualcomm SM7435-AB Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 (4 nm) for daily use and light gaming
✓12GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓108 MP main camera for sharp photos
✓Sharp 402 PPI screen
⊗ Cons
✗No headphone jack — requires wireless or USB-C audio
Yes, the HMD Skyline can wirelessly charge other devices.
Yes, up to 33W (33W wired, PD3.0 PPS, QC4 15W wireless (magnetic), Qi2 5W reverse wireless).
The HMD Skyline is rated IP54 — IP54 dust protected and water resistant (water splashes) Repair-it-yourself capable (display, back cover, battery and charging port repairs).
Yes, the HMD Skyline supports microSDXC expandable storage.
The HMD Skyline SIM configuration: Nano-SIM + eSIM.
No, the HMD Skyline does not have a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Yes, the HMD Skyline has stereo speakers.
The HMD Skyline ships with Android 14, upgradable to Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades.
The HMD Skyline uses USB Type-C 2.0, OTG.
The HMD Skyline supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band.
The HMD Skyline has 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive.
