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HMD Skyline

6.55" • Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 • 108 MP • 2x

Storage
Color
Neon Pink
6.55"Display
Snapdragon 7s Gen 2Processor
108 MPMain Camera
2xTelephoto
KACBU

Should I buy it?

HMD Skyline
WAIT
  • 26 months on the market — a successor may be near
Great choice if these matter:
  • Value for Money
  • Daily Use
Watch out for:
  • One-Handed Use
  • IP54 rating covers light splashes only, well short of the IP68/IP69 protection on flagship-tier phones in this comparison.
26 months on the market
Regret riskMODERATElimited data
Main risks
  • A successor may be near — 26 months since release
  • One-Handed Use
  • IP54 rating covers light splashes only, well short of the IP68/IP69 protection on flagship-tier phones in this comparison.
  • Only 2 major OS updates promised, among the shortest support windows in this comparison batch.
The risk level is computed from the release date and verified weaknesses. The confidence score appears only once enough owner reports exist.
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Apple iPhone Duonewer
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This box relies only on verified specs, the release date and editorial assessment; owner reports join them as they come in. We do not predict prices.
What HMD SaysWhat the Press SaysCameraBatteryLaunchSpecificationsFAQAlternatives
Official Statement

What does HMD say about the product?

A summary of HMD's official product description.

Official HMD source

HMD positions the Skyline around self-repairability and a design philosophy that asks whoever said the sky is the limit.

HMD launched the Skyline on July 18, 2024, built around a user-replaceable battery, a 108MP main camera and close-to-stock Android software, positioning repairability as a core feature rather than an afterthought.

“Whoever said the sky is the limit?”
Open HMD's official statement
Independent Reviews

What does the tech press say?

Rather than copying the full article, we show a short quote, a Kacbu summary, and a direct link to the source.

GSMArena
2024-08-05
Review
“Undoubtedly, the HMD Skyline is a standout smartphone.”

GSMArena praises the repairable design and camera, but notes HMD leaned on a few rare features while falling behind on display brightness, chipset speed, charging and battery life compared to more conventional rivals. GSMArena does not assign this review a numeric score.

GSMArena Team
Open the review
Camera System

What does it offer in photo and video?

Main components of the camera system according to the manufacturer's official specifications.

CAMERA SYSTEM

As assertive in video as in photo.

108 MP main camera

108 MP main camera — f/1.8 · 2x Telephoto — 50 MP optical telephoto

108 MP main camera2x Telephoto
108 MP main cameraf/1.8
2x Telephoto50 MP optical telephoto
Battery and Charging

What does it offer on the battery side?

Manufacturer's official technical values.

BATTERY AND CHARGING

Battery life is one of the highlights.

4600 mAh

4600 mAh — Battery capacity · up to 15 W — Wireless charging · 33 W wired — 33W wired charging

4600 mAhup to 15 W33 W wired
4600 mAhBattery capacity
up to 15 WWireless charging
33 W wired33W wired charging
Who Is It For?

Where does it stand out?

A usage guide built from the specs and the editors' tags; not a test result.

Value for Money

An editor's tag for hardware that is well priced for what it offers. We do not track current prices; check the price before you buy.

Good fit
Daily Use

A balanced spec set for everyday use: display, battery and camera figures together.

Good fit
One-Handed Use

The 6.55-inch body may be harder to handle for fans of smaller phones.

Caution
Editorial Analysis

Strengths and points to consider

The Kacbu editors' assessment of the specifications the maker publishes. We do not test devices ourselves, so nothing here is a measured result. Anything taken from an independent review is shown with its publication and date in the Press section.

Strengths based on the specs
User-replaceable battery accessible with a single screw is genuinely rare — most phones require professional disassembly for a battery swap.
108MP main camera with OIS punches above its price for detail and low-light capability.
144Hz P-OLED display with Qi2 magnetic wireless charging is an unusual combination at this price tier.
Close-to-stock Android software stays clean, without a heavy manufacturer skin.
50MP autofocus front camera is unusually capable for a selfie sensor at this price.
Things to consider
IP54 rating covers light splashes only, well short of the IP68/IP69 protection on flagship-tier phones in this comparison.
Only 2 major OS updates promised, among the shortest support windows in this comparison batch.
Now two years old (launched July 2024) with successors reportedly still in development but not yet released, so buyers are getting older hardware at launch pricing.
Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 is a mid-range chipset that won't handle demanding games as smoothly as flagship silicon.
Historical Product Info

Official launch details

Instead of tracking today's retail price, Kacbu keeps the product's official launch information as a reference.

AnnouncedJuly 18, 2024

The manufacturer's official announcement date.

ReleaseJuly 19, 2024

The start of the initial sales period.

Design🌍 Finland
Manufacturing🇻🇳 Vietnam, 🇨🇳 China

HMD Global designs from its Espoo, Finland headquarters; the packaging consistently says 'Designed in Finland', not 'Made in Finland'. Current HMD/Nokia devices are generally assembled through contract manufacturers in Vietnam and China (such as Foxconn/FIH Mobile); there is no verified label information specific to this Skyline model — this reflects the brand's overall production pattern.

This is not the current retail price — it shows the product's historical, official launch information.
Specifications

HMD Skyline specifications

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Your Selection

Selected storage
128 GB
Selected color
Neon Pink

Display

Screen Size
6.55 inch
Display Technology
P-OLED
Resolution
1080x2400
Refresh Rate
144 Hz
Peak Brightness
1000 nit
Pixel Density
402 PPIComputed by Kacbu: √(2400² + 1080²) ÷ 6.55″ = 402 PPI
Aspect Ratio
20:9Computed by Kacbu: 2400 : 1080
Screen Area
103.6 cm²Computed by Kacbu: 6.55″ × (2400×1080) → 103.6 cm²
Display Features
HDR10Gorilla Glass 3

Base Hardware

GPU
Adreno 710
RAM
8 GB
Chipset
Snapdragon 7s Gen 2
Storage
128 GB
CPU Cores
8-core
Manufacturing Process
4 nm

Camera

Camera Features
OIS (main)PDAFAutofocus Front Camera
Telephoto Zoom
2x
Main Camera Aperture
f/1.8
Camera Resolution
108 MP
Front Camera
50 MP
Telephoto Camera
50 MP

Battery

Battery Capacity
4600 mAh
Fast Charging Claim
33W wired charging
Fast Charging
33 W
Wireless Charging
Yes (Qi2 Magnetic)
Wireless Charging Power (W)
15

Design

Depth
8.9 mm
Width
76 mm
Height
159.8 mm
Weight
209.5 g
Body Material
Aluminum
Back Cover
Glass
Screen-to-Body Ratio
85.3%Computed by Kacbu: 103.6 cm² ÷ (159.8 × 76 mm) = 85.3%

Network Connections

SIM
Dual SIM
5G
Yes
4G
Yes

Operating System

Operating System
Android
OS Version
Android 14 (Upgradable to 15)
Update Policy
2 major OS updates

Wireless Connections

Bluetooth
5.3

Features

IP Certification
IP54
Biometrics
Side Fingerprint Sensor
User-Replaceable Battery
Yes (User Replaceable)

Other connections

USB
USB Type-C 2.0

General

Segment
Mid-range
Release Year
2024
FAQ

The most common questions about this product

What the numbers on the spec sheet actually mean in day-to-day use.

Is a phone from 2024 still worth buying in 2026?
It depends on your priorities — the repairable design and camera hold up well, but the chipset, charging speed and battery life were already noted as behind more conventional rivals at launch, and that gap has only grown as newer phones released since. Check current pricing carefully against newer mid-range alternatives before deciding.
How does the user-replaceable battery actually work?
HMD designed the Skyline so the back cover comes off with a single screw, giving direct access to swap the battery yourself using a standard toolkit — no heat guns or specialized repair shop needed, unlike almost every other modern phone including the flagships in this comparison.
Is there a newer HMD Skyline I should wait for?
As of this writing, successors referred to as "HMD Skyline 2" and "HMD Fusion 2" have been reported as still in development, with no confirmed release date. If repairability and a modern chipset both matter to you, it may be worth watching for news of a launch before buying this generation.
Shared Hardware

Products that share this hardware

This product's standout specs. You can jump to other models that use the same value.

RAM8 GB83 more productsStorage128 GB78 more productsDisplay TechnologyP-OLED2 more productsRefresh Rate144 Hz29 more productsFast Charging33 W11 more productsCamera Resolution108 MP6 more products
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