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HMD Skyline vs HMD Luma

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HMD Skyline

HMD Skyline

  • 209.5 g.
  • About 6.55 inch screen.
  • Qualcomm SM7435-AB Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 (4 nm) processor.
  • 4,600 mAh battery capacity.
  • 33 W rated wired charging power.
KSh 29,000Out of Stock
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HMD Luma

HMD Luma

  • 198 g.
  • About 6.67 inch screen.
  • Unisoc T615 (12 nm) processor.
  • 4 GB RAM in this version.
  • 128 GB storage in this version.
KSh 18,300In Stock
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Our quick verdict

Choose the HMD Skyline if you want faster 33 W charging, more memory (12 GB RAM) and a smoother 144 Hz display. Choose the HMD Luma if you want a bigger 5,000 mAh battery, a lighter build (198 g) and a headphone jack.

Weight

HMD Skyline
209.5 g
HMD Luma
198 g

Display

HMD Skyline
About 6.55 inch screen
HMD Luma
About 6.67 inch screen

Performance

HMD Skyline
Qualcomm SM7435-AB Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 (4 nm) processor
HMD Luma
Unisoc T615 (12 nm) processor

Battery capacity

HMD Skyline
4,600 mAh battery capacity
HMD Luma
5,000 mAh battery capacity

Charging

HMD Skyline
33 W rated wired charging power
HMD Luma
18 W rated wired charging power

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

HMD Skyline

  • Faster rated wired charging: 33 W (vs 18 W).
  • More memory: up to 12 GB RAM (vs 4 GB).
  • Smoother 144 Hz display (vs 120 Hz).
  • Telephoto camera with 2x optical zoom.
  • OLED display (vs LCD).
  • Sharper screen: 402 ppi (vs 264 ppi).

HMD Luma

  • Bigger battery: 5,000 mAh (vs 4,600 mAh).
  • Lighter: 198 g (vs 209.5 g).
  • 3.5 mm headphone jack.
  • Newer model: released in 2026 (vs 2024).

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PriorityHMD SkylineHMD Luma
Display6.55-inch OLED display, 144 Hz, 402 ppi6.67-inch LCD display, 120 Hz, 264 ppi
Camera108 MP main camera with OIS, plus a 2x telephoto camera50 MP main camera
PerformanceQualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 processorUnisoc T615 processor
StorageUp to 256 GB storage128 GB storage
Battery capacity4,600 mAh battery5,000 mAh battery
Charging33 W wired, 15 W wireless charging18 W wired charging

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationHMD SkylineHMD Luma
BrandHMDHMD
ModelHMD SkylineHMD Luma
Announced2024, July 182026, February 27
Device type / form familySmartphoneSmartphone
Release statusAvailable. Released 2024, July 19Available. Released 2026, March
Model numbersTA-1600—

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationHMD SkylineHMD Luma
Dimensions159.8 x 76 x 8.9 mm (6.29 x 2.99 x 0.35 in)165.7 x 76.5 x 8.7 mm (6.52 x 3.01 x 0.34 in)
Weight209.5 g (7.41 oz)198 g (6.98 oz)
Build materialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame, glass backGlass front, plastic frame, plastic back

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationHMD SkylineHMD Luma
DisplayP-OLED, 144Hz, 1000 nits (peak), HDR10; 6.55 inches, 103.6 cm2 (~85.3% screen-to-body ratio)IPS LCD, 120Hz, 500 nits (peak); 6.67 inches, 107.2 cm2 (~84.6% screen-to-body ratio)
Screen resolution1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)720 x 1604 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~264 ppi density)
Display protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3—
Display features144Hz, 1000 nits (peak), HDR10120Hz, 500 nits (peak)
Display technologyP-OLEDIPS LCD
Display size6.55 inches, 103.6 cm2 (~85.3% screen-to-body ratio)6.67 inches, 107.2 cm2 (~84.6% screen-to-body ratio)
Refresh rate144Hz120Hz
Brightness1000 nits (peak)500 nits (peak)
HDR formatsHDR10—
Pixel density~402 ppi~264 ppi
Aspect ratio20:9 ratio20:9 ratio
Screen-to-body ratio~85.3% screen-to-body ratio~84.6% screen-to-body ratio

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationHMD SkylineHMD Luma
ProcessorQualcomm SM7435-AB Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 (4 nm)Unisoc T615 (12 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x2.40 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55)Octa-core (2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUAdreno 710Mali-G57 MP1
Software supportup to 2 major OS updates—
Process node4 nm12 nm

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationHMD SkylineHMD Luma
RAM8GB, 12GB4GB
Storage128GB, 256GB128GB
Expandable storagemicroSDXCmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Memory configurations128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM128GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationHMD SkylineHMD Luma
Rear camera108 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", 1.12µm50 MP, (wide)
Front camera50 MP, f/2.5, (wide), AF8 MP
Rear camera featuresLED flash, HDRLED flash
Rear camera video4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS1080p@30fps
Front camera video1080p@30/60fpsYes
Wide camera108 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.67", 0.64µm, PDAF, OIS50 MP, (wide)
Telephoto camera50 MP, f/2.0, (telephoto), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF, 2x optical zoom—
Ultra-wide camera13 MP, f/2.5, (ultrawide), 1/3", 1.12µm—

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationHMD SkylineHMD Luma
Battery4600 mAh, user replaceable5000 mAh
Charging33W wired, PD3.0 PPS, QC4; 15W wireless (magnetic), Qi2; 5W reverse wireless18W wired
Wireless charging15W wireless (magnetic), Qi2—
Reverse charging5W reverse wireless—

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationHMD SkylineHMD Luma
Operating systemAndroid 14, upgradable to Android 15, up to 2 major OS updatesAndroid 15

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationHMD SkylineHMD Luma
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5GGSM / HSPA / LTE
SIMNano-SIM + eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100HSDPA 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71LTE
5G bands1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSANo
Network speedHSPA, LTE, 5GHSPA, LTE

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationHMD SkylineHMD Luma
NFCYesNo
Bluetooth5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive5.0, A2DP, LE
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-bandWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
PositioningGPS (L1+L5), GALILEO, GLONASS, BDSGPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTGUSB Type-C 2.0
Radio—FM radio

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationHMD SkylineHMD Luma
Water resistanceIP54 dust protected and water resistant (water splashes)—
Durability and certificationRepair-it-yourself capable (display, back cover, battery and charging port repairs)—

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationHMD SkylineHMD Luma
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometerFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
ColorsNeon Pink, Twisted Black, Blue TopazTitanium, Blue
Biometrics—Fingerprint reader integrated into side power button

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationHMD SkylineHMD Luma
LoudspeakersYes, with stereo speakersYes, with dual speakers
3.5 mm headphone jackNoYes

Tests

Tests specifications comparison
SpecificationHMD SkylineHMD Luma
Performance benchmarksAnTuTu: 581311 (v10); GeekBench: 2899 (v6); 3DMark: 795 (Wild Life Extreme)—
Measured display brightness1060 nits max brightness (measured)—
Measured loudspeaker loudness-24.4 LUFS (Very good)—
Battery testActive use score 10:47h—

Similarities

  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both have similar screen sizes (6.55 and 6.67 inches).
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both use dual-band Wi-Fi.
  • Both use cm2 (display).
  • Both use Cortex-A55 (CPU).

In summary

Choose HMD Skyline for faster wired charging and optical zoom; HMD Luma offers a larger battery and a lighter build.

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