HMD Skyline vs HMD Vibe 2 Pro
The HMD Skyline (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, while the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300. By overall MobileRank rating, the HMD Skyline leads — 62/100 vs 48/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the HMD Vibe 2 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 108 MP vs 64 MP; the HMD Skyline is faster in AnTuTu (798,429 vs 528,398); the HMD Skyline has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Skyline
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
What makes HMD Skyline better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 798429 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 1015 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2687 vs 1980
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (53/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (75/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 66/100)
What makes HMD Vibe 2 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4600 mAh
- Lighter: 197g vs 209g
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 45/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Skyline vs the HMD Vibe 2 Pro, the HMD Skyline scores 14 points higher (62/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the HMD Skyline leads (53/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline leads (75/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the HMD Skyline is a bit better (53/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the HMD Skyline notably outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (90/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (75/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro is a bit better (53/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro notably outperforms the HMD Skyline (62/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Skyline | HMD Vibe 2 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 798429 | 528398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2687 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.5" P-OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 159.8×76.0×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 209 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | — | $180 |
Camera comparison
HMD Skyline
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
HMD Skyline
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Skyline
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless: 15W
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Skyline and HMD Vibe 2 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
HMD Skyline leads HMD Vibe 2 Pro by 51.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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HMD Skyline
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performance
In the "performance" category, the HMD Skyline is a bit better (53/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the HMD Skyline notably outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (90/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (75/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro is a bit better (53/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro notably outperforms the HMD Skyline (62/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Skyline or the HMD Vibe 2 Pro?
The HMD Skyline is noticeably better than the HMD Vibe 2 Pro — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the HMD Skyline and the HMD Vibe 2 Pro?
The HMD Skyline has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Skyline or the HMD Vibe 2 Pro?
The HMD Skyline leads on camera score (75/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Skyline or the HMD Vibe 2 Pro?
The HMD Skyline leads on performance (53/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the HMD Skyline over the HMD Vibe 2 Pro?
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 39/100).