HMD Skyline vs Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Which one should you buy?
Who leads where?
- PerformanceApple iPhone 16 Plus
- CameraHMD Skyline
- DesignApple iPhone 16 Plus
Wins are counted from the official values in the table below; the BUY / CONSIDER / WAIT call comes from each product's own decision box. We do not predict prices.
The differences in short
Processor: HMD Skyline Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, Apple iPhone 16 Plus A18. Screen Size: HMD Skyline 6.55", Apple iPhone 16 Plus 6.7". HMD Skyline leads on Main Camera: 108 MP against 48 MP. Apple iPhone 16 Plus leads on Battery: 4674 mAh against 4600 mAh. HMD Skyline leads on Fast Charging: 33 W against 20 W.
Which one for what you do?
Gaming
HMD Skyline
57% – 51%
Photo / Video
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
63% – 51%
Battery Life
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
69% – 45%
Daily Use
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
75% – 61%
The percentages are Kacbu Match scores: computed from official specifications for that use, with no price in them.
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|---|---|---|
| Key Differences | ||
| Processor | Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | A18 |
| Screen Size | 6.55" | 6.7" |
| Main Camera | 108 MP | 48 MP |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 4674 mAh |
| Fast Charging | 33 W | 20 W |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.55" | 6.7" |
| Panel | P-OLED | Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2796x1290 |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak Brightness | 1000 nit | 2000 nit |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | A18 |
| Graphics Processor | Adreno 710 | Apple 5-core GPU |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Manufacturing Technology | 4 nm | 3 nm |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 108 MP | 48 MP |
| Main Aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.6 |
| Ultra Wide | No data | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | 2x | 2x |
| Telephoto Resolution | 50 MP | No data |
| Front Camera | 50 MP | 12 MP |
| Battery and Charging | ||
| Capacity | 4600 mAh | 4674 mAh |
| Wired Charging | 33 W | 20 W |
| Wireless Charging | 15 W | No data |
| Wireless Charging Support | Yes (Qi2 Magnetic) | Yes |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 209.5 g | 199 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 7.80 mm |
| Frame | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Back Surface | Glass | Color-infused glass |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| SIM | Dual SIM | Dual eSIM |
| Satellite Connectivity | No data | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | No data | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | No data | Yes |
| Durability and security | ||
| IP Certification | IP54 | IP68 |
| Biometrics | Side Fingerprint Sensor | Face ID |
| Software | ||
| Operating System | Android | iOS |
| Version | Android 14 (Upgradable to 15) | iOS 26 |
| Update Promise | 2 major OS updates | No data |
| Multimedia and ports | ||
| Speaker | No data | Stereo |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C |
Apple iPhone 16 Plus leads on 6 of 10 compared specs.
This table is based on manufacturers official specifications. Winning on paper does not always mean a difference in everyday use.