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HMD Skyline

6.55" β€’ Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 β€’ 108 MP β€’ 2x

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Storage
Color
Neon Pink
6.55"Display
Snapdragon 7s Gen 2Processor
108 MPMain Camera
2xTelephoto
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Should I buy it?

HMD Skyline
WAIT
  • 25 months on the market β€” a successor may be near
  • No real owner data yet β€” the verdict stays cautious
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.
25 months on the marketLaunch price $400 (US)
Regret riskMODERATElimited data
Main risks
  • A successor may be near β€” 25 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, verified weaknesses and real owner reports. The confidence score only appears once real owner data exists.
This box relies only on verified specs, the release date and real owner reports. We do not predict prices.
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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.

β€œWhoever said the sky is the limit?”
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What does the tech press say?

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GSMArena
2024-08-05
Review
β€œUndoubtedly, 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
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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 β€” f/1.8 Β· 2x Telephoto β€” 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 β€” Battery capacity Β· up to 15 W β€” Wireless charging Β· 33 W wired β€” 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 quick usage guide built from the product's specs and the editorial summary.

Value for Money

Strong price-to-performance for the hardware it offers.

Great fit
Daily Use

Smoothness, battery, and camera balance stand out in everyday use.

Great 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

Compiled by the Kacbu editorial team from spec sheets, independent press reviews and reported user feedback.

Strengths based on the specs
User-replaceable battery accessible with a single screw is genuinely rare β€” 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.

US launch price$400

HMD Skyline's launch price.

Design🌍 Finland

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 β€” this reflects the brand's overall production pattern.

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

HMD Skyline specifications

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Selected storage
128 GB
Selected color
Neon Pink

Display

Screen Size
Display Features
Resolution
Display Technology
Refresh Rate
Peak Brightness
1000 nit

Base Hardware

RAM
Storage
CPU Cores
8-core
Process Node
4 nm

Camera

Telephoto
2x
Main Aperture
f/1.8
Camera Resolution
Front Camera
50 MP
Telephoto Camera
50 MP

Battery

Battery Capacity
Fast-Charge Claim
33W wired charging
Fast Charging
Wireless Charging
Wireless Charging (W)
15

Design

Depth
8.9 mm
Width
76 mm
Height
159.8 mm
Weight
209.5 g
Material
Aluminum
Back Cover
Glass

Network Connections

SIM
Dual SIM
5G
4G
Yes

Operating System

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

Wireless Connections

Bluetooth
5.3

Features

IP Rating
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.

Should you buy the HMD Skyline?
The Kacbu decision box currently says WAIT for the HMD Skyline: either the model has been on the market long enough that a successor may be near, or owner data is weak. The reasons are in the decision box at the top of this page.
Is a phone from 2024 still worth buying in 2026?
It depends on your priorities β€” 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 β€” 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.
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