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    HMD Skyline Highlights

    • 4,600 mAh battery, with 33W wired charging
    • 6.55-inch OLED display at 144Hz
    • 108MP main camera with optical image stabilisation
    • Up to 256GB storage, with up to 12GB RAM
    • IP54 dust and water resistance
    • Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 processor

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    General

    General specifications comparison
    SpecificationHMD SkylineNothing Phone 3a LiteSamsung Galaxy A26 5GSamsung Galaxy A17 5G
    BrandHMDNothingSamsungSamsung
    ModelHMD SkylinePhone (3a) LiteGalaxy A26Galaxy A17
    Announced2024, July 182025, October 292025, March 022025, August 06
    Device type / form familySmartphoneNot specifiedNot specifiedNot specified
    Release statusAvailable. Released 2024, July 19Available. Released 2025, October 29Available. Released 2025, March 19Available. Released 2025, August 14
    Model numbersTA-1600A001TSM-A266E, SM-A266E/DS, SM-A266E/DSN, SM-A266B, SM-A266B/DS, SM-A266B/DSN, SM-A266U, SM-A266U1, SM-A266WSM-A176B, SM-A176B/DS
    SARNot specifiedNot specified0.75 W/kg (head)     1.09 W/kg (body)Not specified

    Design

    Design specifications comparison
    SpecificationHMD SkylineNothing Phone 3a LiteSamsung Galaxy A26 5GSamsung Galaxy A17 5G
    Dimensions159.8 x 76 x 8.9 mm (6.29 x 2.99 x 0.35 in)164 x 78 x 8.3 mm (6.46 x 3.07 x 0.33 in)164 x 77.5 x 7.7 mm (6.46 x 3.05 x 0.30 in)164.4 x 77.9 x 7.5 mm (6.47 x 3.07 x 0.30 in)
    Weight209.5 g (7.41 oz)199 g (7.02 oz)200 g (7.05 oz)192 g (6.77 oz)
    Build materialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame, glass backGlass front (Panda Glass), plastic frame, glass back (Panda Glass)Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), plastic frame, glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+)Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), plastic frame, glass-fiber reinforced plastic back

    Display

    Display specifications comparison
    SpecificationHMD SkylineNothing Phone 3a LiteSamsung Galaxy A26 5GSamsung Galaxy A17 5G
    DisplayP-OLED, 144Hz, 1000 nits (peak), HDR10; 6.55 inches, 103.6 cm2 (~85.3% screen-to-body ratio)6.77 inches, 110.9 cm2 (~86.7% screen-to-body ratio); AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 2160Hz PWM, HDR, 800 nits (typ), 1300 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)Super AMOLED, 120Hz; 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~86.7% screen-to-body ratio)Super AMOLED, 90Hz, 800 nits (HBM); 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio)
    Screen resolution1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)1080 x 2392 pixels (~388 ppi density)1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density)1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density)
    Display protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3Panda GlassCorning Gorilla Glass Victus+Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
    Display features144Hz, 1000 nits (peak), HDR10Ultra HDR image supportSuper AMOLED, 120HzSuper AMOLED, 90Hz, 800 nits (HBM)
    Display technologyP-OLEDNot specifiedNot specifiedNot specified
    Display size6.55 inches, 103.6 cm2 (~85.3% screen-to-body ratio)Not specifiedNot specifiedNot specified
    Refresh rate144HzNot specifiedNot specifiedNot specified
    Brightness1000 nits (peak)Not specifiedNot specifiedNot specified
    HDR formatsHDR10Not specifiedNot specifiedNot specified
    Pixel density~402 ppiNot specifiedNot specifiedNot specified
    Aspect ratio20:9 ratioNot specifiedNot specifiedNot specified
    Screen-to-body ratio~85.3% screen-to-body ratioNot specifiedNot specifiedNot specified

    Performance

    Performance specifications comparison
    SpecificationHMD SkylineNothing Phone 3a LiteSamsung Galaxy A26 5GSamsung Galaxy A17 5G
    ProcessorQualcomm SM7435-AB Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 (4 nm)Mediatek Dimensity 7300 Pro (4 nm)Exynos 1380 (5 nm) - Global Exynos 1280 (5 nm) - LATAMExynos 1330 (5 nm)
    CPUOcta-core (4x2.40 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55)Octa-core (4x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) - Global Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) - LATAMOcta-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
    GPUAdreno 710Mali-G615 MC2Mali-G68 MP5 - Global Mali-G68 - LATAMMali-G68 MP2
    Software supportup to 2 major OS updatesNot specifiedNot specifiedNot specified
    Process node4 nmNot specifiedNot specifiedNot specified

    Memory & Storage

    Memory & Storage specifications comparison
    SpecificationHMD SkylineNothing Phone 3a LiteSamsung Galaxy A26 5GSamsung Galaxy A17 5G
    RAM8GB, 12GB8GB4GB / 6GB / 8GB4GB / 6GB / 8GB
    Storage128GB, 256GB128GB / 256GB128GB / 256GB128GB / 256GB
    Expandable storagemicroSDXCmicroSDXCmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
    Memory configurations128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM

    Cameras

    Cameras specifications comparison
    SpecificationHMD SkylineNothing Phone 3a LiteSamsung Galaxy A26 5GSamsung Galaxy A17 5G
    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, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2, 15mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm 2 MP (macro)50 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm 2 MP (macro)50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF, OIS 5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm 2 MP (macro)
    Front camera50 MP, f/2.5, (wide), AF16 MP, f/2.5, 24mm (wide), 1/3.0", 1.0µm13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
    Rear camera featuresLED flash, HDRLED flash, panorama, HDRLED flash, panorama, HDRLED flash, panorama, HDR
    Rear camera video4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@480fps, gyro-EIS1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
    Front camera video1080p@30/60fps1080p@30fps1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
    Wide camera108 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.67", 0.64µm, PDAF, OISNot specifiedNot specifiedNot specified
    Telephoto camera50 MP, f/2.0, (telephoto), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF, 2x optical zoomNot specifiedNot specifiedNot specified
    Ultra-wide camera13 MP, f/2.5, (ultrawide), 1/3", 1.12µmNot specifiedNot specifiedNot specified

    Battery & Charging

    Battery & Charging specifications comparison
    SpecificationHMD SkylineNothing Phone 3a LiteSamsung Galaxy A26 5GSamsung Galaxy A17 5G
    Battery4600 mAh, user replaceable5000 mAh5000 mAh5000 mAh
    Charging33W wired, PD3.0 PPS, QC4; 15W wireless (magnetic), Qi2; 5W reverse wireless33W wired, 50% in 20 min 5W reverse wired25W wired25W wired
    Wireless charging15W wireless (magnetic), Qi2Not specifiedNot specifiedNot specified
    Reverse charging5W reverse wirelessNot specifiedNot specifiedNot specified

    Software

    Software specifications comparison
    SpecificationHMD SkylineNothing Phone 3a LiteSamsung Galaxy A26 5GSamsung Galaxy A17 5G
    Operating systemAndroid 14, upgradable to Android 15, up to 2 major OS updatesAndroid 15, up to 3 major OS updates, Nothing OS 3.5Android 15, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 8.5Android 15, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 8.5

    Network

    Network specifications comparison
    SpecificationHMD SkylineNothing Phone 3a LiteSamsung Galaxy A26 5GSamsung Galaxy A17 5G
    NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5GGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5GGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5GGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
    SIMNano-SIM + eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + eSIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + eSIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
    2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
    3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
    4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66, 711, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 711, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66 - International; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71 - USA1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66
    5G bands1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International; 2, 5, 25, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - USA1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International; 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 26, 28, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - India; SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - USA unlocked
    Network speedHSPA, LTE, 5GHSPA, LTE, 5GHSPA, LTE, 5GHSPA, LTE, 5G

    Connectivity

    Connectivity specifications comparison
    SpecificationHMD SkylineNothing Phone 3a LiteSamsung Galaxy A26 5GSamsung Galaxy A17 5G
    NFCYesYesYes (market/region dependent)Yes (market/region dependent)
    Bluetooth5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive5.3, A2DP, LE5.3, A2DP, LE5.3, A2DP, LE
    Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-bandWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
    PositioningGPS (L1+L5), GALILEO, GLONASS, BDSGPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSSGPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSSGPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
    USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTGUSB Type-C 2.0, OTGUSB Type-C 2.0, OTGUSB Type-C 2.0
    RadioNot specifiedNoUnspecifiedNo

    Durability

    Durability specifications comparison
    SpecificationHMD SkylineNothing Phone 3a LiteSamsung Galaxy A26 5GSamsung Galaxy A17 5G
    Water resistanceIP54 dust protected and water resistant (water splashes)IP54 dust protected and water resistant (water splashes)IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min)IP54 dust protected and water resistant (water splashes)
    Durability and certificationRepair-it-yourself capable (display, back cover, battery and charging port repairs)Not specifiedNot specifiedNot specified

    Features

    Features specifications comparison
    SpecificationHMD SkylineNothing Phone 3a LiteSamsung Galaxy A26 5GSamsung Galaxy A17 5G
    SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometerFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compassFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compassFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass
    ColorsNeon Pink, Twisted Black, Blue TopazBlack, White, BlueBlack, White, Mint, Peach PinkBlack, Gray, Blue
    Multitasking and productivityNot specifiedNot specifiedVirtual proximity sensingVirtual proximity sensing

    Audio

    Audio specifications comparison
    SpecificationHMD SkylineNothing Phone 3a LiteSamsung Galaxy A26 5GSamsung Galaxy A17 5G
    LoudspeakersYes, with stereo speakersYesYesYes
    3.5 mm headphone jackNoNoNoNo

    Tests

    Tests specifications comparison
    SpecificationHMD SkylineNothing Phone 3a LiteSamsung Galaxy A26 5GSamsung Galaxy A17 5G
    Performance benchmarksAnTuTu: 581311 (v10); GeekBench: 2899 (v6); 3DMark: 795 (Wild Life Extreme)AnTuTu: 691743 (v10), 939571 (v11) GeekBench: 2996 (v6) 3DMark: 853 (Wild Life Extreme)Not specifiedNot specified
    Measured display brightness1060 nits max brightness (measured)1228 nits max brightness (measured)Not specifiedNot specified
    Measured loudspeaker loudness-24.4 LUFS (Very good)-29.8 LUFS (Average)Not specifiedNot specified
    Battery testActive use score 10:47hNot specifiedNot specifiedNot specified

    Regulatory

    Regulatory specifications comparison
    SpecificationHMD SkylineNothing Phone 3a LiteSamsung Galaxy A26 5GSamsung Galaxy A17 5G
    SAR (EU)Not specified0.98 W/kg (head)     1.28 W/kg (body)0.41 W/kg (head)     0.96 W/kg (body)0.67 W/kg (head)     0.97 W/kg (body)

    EU label

    EU label specifications comparison
    SpecificationHMD SkylineNothing Phone 3a LiteSamsung Galaxy A26 5GSamsung Galaxy A17 5G
    EnergyNot specifiedClass AClass CClass B
    BatteryNot specified53:56h endurance, 1400 cycles37:05h endurance, 1200 cycles43:52h endurance, 1200 cycles
    Free fallNot specifiedClass C (90 falls)Class B (269 falls)Class B (180 falls)
    RepairabilityNot specifiedClass CClass CClass C

    Tests

    tests specifications comparison
    SpecificationHMD SkylineNothing Phone 3a LiteSamsung Galaxy A26 5GSamsung Galaxy A17 5G
    Active use battery scoreNot specifiedActive use score 15:07hNot specifiedNot specified
    PerformanceNot specifiedNot specifiedAnTuTu: 579811 (v10) GeekBench: 2768 (v6) 3DMark: 794 (Wild Life Extreme)AnTuTu: 435787 (v10) GeekBench: 2048 (v6) 3DMark: 365 (Wild Life Extreme)
    DisplayNot specifiedNot specified777 nits max brightness (measured)738 nits max brightness (measured)
    LoudspeakerNot specifiedNot specified-27.1 LUFS (Good)-26.4 LUFS (Good)
    BatteryNot specifiedNot specifiedActive use score 10:44hActive use score 11:48h

    Specs

    HMD Skyline specifications

    General

    HMD Skyline — General
    BrandHMD
    ModelHMD Skyline
    Announced2024, July 18
    Device type / form familySmartphone
    Release statusAvailable. Released 2024, July 19
    Model numbersTA-1600

    Design

    HMD Skyline — Design
    Dimensions159.8 x 76 x 8.9 mm (6.29 x 2.99 x 0.35 in)
    Weight209.5 g (7.41 oz)
    Build materialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame, glass back

    Display

    HMD Skyline — Display
    DisplayP-OLED, 144Hz, 1000 nits (peak), HDR10; 6.55 inches, 103.6 cm2 (~85.3% screen-to-body ratio)
    Screen resolution1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)
    Display protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3
    Display features144Hz, 1000 nits (peak), HDR10

    Performance

    HMD Skyline — Performance
    ProcessorQualcomm SM7435-AB Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 (4 nm)
    CPUOcta-core (4x2.40 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55)
    GPUAdreno 710

    Memory & Storage

    HMD Skyline — Memory & Storage
    RAM8GB, 12GB
    Storage128GB, 256GB
    Expandable storagemicroSDXC

    Cameras

    HMD Skyline — Cameras
    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", 1.12µm
    Front camera50 MP, f/2.5, (wide), AF
    Rear camera featuresLED flash, HDR
    Rear camera video4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
    Front camera video1080p@30/60fps

    Battery & Charging

    HMD Skyline — Battery & Charging
    Battery4600 mAh, user replaceable
    Charging33W wired, PD3.0 PPS, QC4; 15W wireless (magnetic), Qi2; 5W reverse wireless

    Software

    HMD Skyline — Software
    Operating systemAndroid 14, upgradable to Android 15, up to 2 major OS updates

    Network

    HMD Skyline — Network
    NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
    SIMNano-SIM + eSIM
    2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
    3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
    4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71
    5G bands1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA
    Network speedHSPA, LTE, 5G

    Connectivity

    HMD Skyline — Connectivity
    NFCYes
    Bluetooth5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
    Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band
    PositioningGPS (L1+L5), GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS
    USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG

    Durability

    HMD Skyline — Durability
    Water resistanceIP54 dust protected and water resistant (water splashes)
    Durability and certificationRepair-it-yourself capable (display, back cover, battery and charging port repairs)

    Features

    HMD Skyline — Features
    SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
    ColorsNeon Pink, Twisted Black, Blue Topaz

    Audio

    HMD Skyline — Audio
    LoudspeakersYes, with stereo speakers
    3.5 mm headphone jackNo

    Main display

    HMD Skyline — Main display
    Display technologyP-OLED
    Display size6.55 inches, 103.6 cm2 (~85.3% screen-to-body ratio)
    Refresh rate144Hz
    Brightness1000 nits (peak)
    HDR formatsHDR10
    Pixel density~402 ppi
    Aspect ratio20:9 ratio
    Screen-to-body ratio~85.3% screen-to-body ratio

    Platform

    HMD Skyline — Platform
    Software supportup to 2 major OS updates
    Process node4 nm

    Memory and storage

    HMD Skyline — Memory and storage
    Memory configurations128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM

    Rear cameras

    HMD Skyline — Rear cameras
    Wide camera108 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.67", 0.64µm, PDAF, OIS
    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 and charging

    HMD Skyline — Battery and charging
    Wireless charging15W wireless (magnetic), Qi2
    Reverse charging5W reverse wireless

    Tests

    HMD Skyline — Tests
    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

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