HMD Asha 305 Lite vs HMD Skyline
The HMD Asha 305 Lite (2026) runs on the Unisoc SC9832E, while the HMD Skyline (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the HMD Skyline leads — 62/100 vs 16/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the HMD Skyline has the bigger battery (4600 mAh vs 2500); the main camera is 2 MP vs 108 MP; the HMD Skyline has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Asha 305 Lite doesn't; the HMD Skyline is thinner (8.9mm vs 10.2mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Asha 305 Lite
HMD Skyline
What makes HMD Asha 305 Lite better?
- Overall rating 16/100
What makes HMD Skyline better?
- Bigger battery: 4600 vs 2500 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 2MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Better camera (75/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 31/100)
- Better portability (44/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Asha 305 Lite vs the HMD Skyline, the HMD Skyline scores 46 points higher (62/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline leads (75/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Skyline leads (45/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the HMD Asha 305 Lite (90/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the HMD Asha 305 Lite (75/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the HMD Asha 305 Lite (45/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Skyline notably outperforms the HMD Asha 305 Lite (44/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Asha 305 Lite | HMD Skyline | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9832E | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 798429 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1015 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2687 | |
| Display | 5.0" TFT | 6.5" P-OLED | |
| Resolution | 480x854 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 2500 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 2 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 2 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 16GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android (AOSP) | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 147.0×71.5×10.2 mm | 159.8×76.0×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | — | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $65 | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Asha 305 Lite
- Main: 2MP
- Front: 2MP
HMD Skyline
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
HMD Asha 305 Lite
- 5.0" TFT
- Resolution: 480x854
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
HMD Skyline
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Asha 305 Lite
- 2500 mAh
- No wireless charging
HMD Skyline
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless: 15W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
HMD Skyline
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the HMD Asha 305 Lite (90/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the HMD Asha 305 Lite (75/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the HMD Asha 305 Lite (45/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Skyline notably outperforms the HMD Asha 305 Lite (44/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Asha 305 Lite or the HMD Skyline?
The HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the HMD Asha 305 Lite by 46 points (62/100 vs 16/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Asha 305 Lite and the HMD Skyline?
The HMD Asha 305 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 16/100, the HMD Skyline — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Asha 305 Lite or the HMD Skyline?
The HMD Skyline leads on camera score (75/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the HMD Asha 305 Lite over the HMD Skyline?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the HMD Skyline (75/100 vs 10/100).