HMD Key vs HMD Skyline
The HMD Key (2025) 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 22/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the HMD Skyline has the bigger battery (4600 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 108 MP; the HMD Skyline has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Key doesn't; the HMD Key is noticeably lighter (185g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Key
HMD Skyline
What makes HMD Key better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 209g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 44/100)
What makes HMD Skyline better?
- Bigger battery: 4600 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 8MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Better camera (75/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Key vs the HMD Skyline, the HMD Skyline scores 40 points higher (62/100 vs 22/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline leads (75/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Skyline leads (45/100 vs 22/100). In the "display" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the HMD Key (90/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the HMD Key (75/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Skyline notably outperforms the HMD Key (45/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Key is a bit better (57/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Key | HMD Skyline | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9832E | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 798429 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1015 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2687 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.5" P-OLED | |
| Resolution | 576x1280 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 460 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 166.4×76.9×9.0 mm | 159.8×76.0×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Key
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
HMD Skyline
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
HMD Key
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 576x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
HMD Skyline
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Key
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
HMD Skyline
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless: 15W
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the HMD Key (90/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the HMD Key (75/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the HMD Skyline notably outperforms the HMD Key (45/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Key is a bit better (57/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Key or the HMD Skyline?
The HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the HMD Key by 40 points (62/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Key and the HMD Skyline?
The HMD Key has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the HMD Skyline — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Key or the HMD Skyline?
The HMD Skyline leads on camera score (75/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the HMD Key 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).