HMD Luma vs HMD Skyline
The HMD Luma (2026) runs on the Unisoc T615, while the HMD Skyline (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the HMD Skyline leads — 62/100 vs 32/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the HMD Luma has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the HMD Skyline has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Luma doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Luma
HMD Skyline
What makes HMD Luma better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Lighter: 198g vs 209g
- Better portability (52/100 vs 44/100)
What makes HMD Skyline better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1015 vs 380
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2687 vs 1300
- Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (53/100 vs 18/100)
- Better camera (75/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Luma vs the HMD Skyline, the HMD Skyline scores 30 points higher (62/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the HMD Skyline leads (53/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline leads (75/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the HMD Luma (53/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the HMD Luma (90/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the HMD Luma (75/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Skyline and the HMD Luma are nearly equal (45/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Luma is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Luma | HMD Skyline | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T615 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 798429 | |
| Geekbench Single | 380 | 1015 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1300 | 2687 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.5" P-OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 165.7×76.5×8.7 mm | 159.8×76.0×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Luma
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
HMD Skyline
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
HMD Luma
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
HMD Skyline
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Luma
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
HMD Skyline
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless: 15W
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the HMD Luma (53/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the HMD Luma (90/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the HMD Luma (75/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the HMD Skyline and the HMD Luma are nearly equal (45/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Luma is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Luma or the HMD Skyline?
The HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the HMD Luma by 30 points (62/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Luma and the HMD Skyline?
The HMD Luma has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the HMD Skyline — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Luma or the HMD Skyline?
The HMD Skyline leads on camera score (75/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Luma or the HMD Skyline?
The HMD Skyline leads on performance (53/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the HMD Luma 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 30/100).