HMD Pulse 2 Pro vs HMD Skyline
The HMD Pulse 2 Pro (2025) 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 36/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the HMD Pulse 2 Pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP.
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Pulse 2 Pro
HMD Skyline
What makes HMD Pulse 2 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Lighter: 198g vs 209g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 44/100)
What makes HMD Skyline better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1015 vs 380
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2687 vs 1300
- Faster charging: 33W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (53/100 vs 18/100)
- Better camera (75/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Pulse 2 Pro vs the HMD Skyline, the HMD Skyline scores 26 points higher (62/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the HMD Skyline leads (53/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline leads (75/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (53/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the HMD Skyline notably outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (90/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (75/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Skyline and the HMD Pulse 2 Pro are nearly equal (45/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Pulse 2 Pro is a bit better (57/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Pulse 2 Pro | 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 | 1080x2340 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×76.6×8.3 mm | 159.8×76.0×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $189 | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Pulse 2 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
HMD Skyline
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
HMD Pulse 2 Pro
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
HMD Skyline
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Pulse 2 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- 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
performance
In the "performance" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (53/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, the HMD Skyline notably outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (90/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (75/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the HMD Skyline and the HMD Pulse 2 Pro are nearly equal (45/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Pulse 2 Pro is a bit better (57/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Pulse 2 Pro or the HMD Skyline?
The HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro by 26 points (62/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Pulse 2 Pro and the HMD Skyline?
The HMD Pulse 2 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the HMD Skyline — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Pulse 2 Pro or the HMD Skyline?
The HMD Skyline leads on camera score (75/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Pulse 2 Pro or the HMD Skyline?
The HMD Skyline leads on performance (53/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the HMD Pulse 2 Pro over the HMD Skyline?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the HMD Skyline (53/100 vs 18/100).