HMD Skyline vs Samsung Galaxy A35
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| Feature |  HMD Skyline |  Samsung Galaxy A35 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 29,000.00 | KSh 27,000 – KSh 31,500 |
| Display | 6.55 inches, 103.6 cm2 (~85.3% screen-to-body ratio); P-OLED | 6.6 inches, 106.9 cm2 (~84.8% screen-to-body ratio); Super AMOLED |
| Processor | Qualcomm SM7435-AB Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 (4 nm) | Exynos 1380 (5 nm) |
| RAM | 8GB, 12GB | 4GB, 6GB, 8GB, 12GB |
| Storage | — | 128GB, 256GB |
| Rear camera | 108 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.67", 0.64µm, PDAF, OIS; 50 MP, f/2.0, (telephoto), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF, 2x optical zoom; 13 MP, f/2.5, (ultrawide), 1/3", 1.12µm | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.96", PDAF, OIS; 8 MP, f/2.2, 123˚, (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm; 5 MP (macro) |
| Battery | 4600 mAh, user replaceable | Li-Ion 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 33W wired, PD3.0 PPS, QC4; 15W wireless (magnetic), Qi2; 5W reverse wireless | 25W wired |
| Weight | 209.5 g (7.41 oz) | 209 g (7.37 oz) |
| Operating system | Android 14, upgradable to Android 15, up to 2 major OS updates | Android 14, up to 4 major OS updates, One UI 7 |
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
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General
| Specification | HMD Skyline | Samsung Galaxy A35 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | HMD | Samsung |
| Model | Skyline | Galaxy A35 |
| Announced | 2024, July 18 | 2024, March 11 |
Design
| Specification | HMD Skyline | Samsung Galaxy A35 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 159.8 x 76 x 8.9 mm (6.29 x 2.99 x 0.35 in) | 161.7 x 78 x 8.2 mm (6.37 x 3.07 x 0.32 in) |
| Weight | 209.5 g (7.41 oz) | 209 g (7.37 oz) |
| Build materials | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame, glass back | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), plastic frame, glass back |
Display
| Specification | HMD Skyline | Samsung Galaxy A35 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.55 inches, 103.6 cm2 (~85.3% screen-to-body ratio); P-OLED | 6.6 inches, 106.9 cm2 (~84.8% screen-to-body ratio); Super AMOLED |
| Screen resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~402 ppi density) | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~390 ppi density) |
| Display protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| Display features | 144Hz, 1000 nits (peak), HDR10 | 120Hz, 1000 nits (HBM) |
Performance
| Specification | HMD Skyline | Samsung Galaxy A35 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm SM7435-AB Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 (4 nm) | Exynos 1380 (5 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.40 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 710 | Mali-G68 MP5 |
Memory & Storage
| Specification | HMD Skyline | Samsung Galaxy A35 |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 8GB, 12GB | 4GB, 6GB, 8GB, 12GB |
| Storage | — | 128GB, 256GB |
| Expandable storage | microSDXC | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
Cameras
| Specification | HMD Skyline | Samsung Galaxy A35 |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 108 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.67", 0.64µm, PDAF, OIS; 50 MP, f/2.0, (telephoto), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF, 2x optical zoom; 13 MP, f/2.5, (ultrawide), 1/3", 1.12µm | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.96", PDAF, OIS; 8 MP, f/2.2, 123˚, (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm; 5 MP (macro) |
| Front camera | 50 MP, f/2.5, (wide), AF | 13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm |
| Rear camera features | LED flash, HDR | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Rear camera video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
| Front camera video | 1080p@30/60fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | HMD Skyline | Samsung Galaxy A35 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 4600 mAh, user replaceable | Li-Ion 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 33W wired, PD3.0 PPS, QC4; 15W wireless (magnetic), Qi2; 5W reverse wireless | 25W wired |
Software
| Specification | HMD Skyline | Samsung Galaxy A35 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 14, upgradable to Android 15, up to 2 major OS updates | Android 14, up to 4 major OS updates, One UI 7 |
Network
| Specification | HMD Skyline | Samsung Galaxy A35 |
|---|---|---|
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM | · Nano-SIM + eSIM; · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
Connectivity
| Specification | HMD Skyline | Samsung Galaxy A35 |
|---|---|---|
| NFC | Yes | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS |
| Radio | — | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
Durability
| Specification | HMD Skyline | Samsung Galaxy A35 |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistance | IP54 dust protected and water resistant (water splashes) | IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) |
Features
| Specification | HMD Skyline | Samsung Galaxy A35 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass; Virtual proximity sensing |
| Colors | Neon Pink, Twisted Black, Blue Topaz | Iceblue, Lilac, Navy, Lemon |
Audio
| Specification | HMD Skyline | Samsung Galaxy A35 |
|---|---|---|
| Loudspeakers | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | No | No |
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