HMD Skyline vs HMD Vibe 2
The HMD Skyline (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, while the HMD Vibe 2 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T8200. By overall MobileRank rating, the HMD Skyline leads — 62/100 vs 41/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the HMD Vibe 2 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the HMD Skyline has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Vibe 2 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Skyline
HMD Vibe 2
What makes HMD Skyline better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1015 vs 750
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2687 vs 2200
- Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 209g vs 210g
- Higher performance (53/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (75/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 55/100)
What makes HMD Vibe 2 better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4600 mAh
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 45/100)
- Better portability (47/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Skyline vs the HMD Vibe 2, the HMD Skyline scores 21 points higher (62/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the HMD Skyline leads (53/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline leads (75/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the HMD Skyline is a bit better (53/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 (90/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 (75/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Vibe 2 is a bit better (51/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Vibe 2 and the HMD Skyline are nearly equal (47/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Skyline | HMD Vibe 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Unisoc T8200 | |
| AnTuTu | 798429 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 750 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2687 | 2200 | |
| Display | 6.5" P-OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 159.8×76.0×8.9 mm | 168.0×77.7×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Skyline
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
HMD Vibe 2
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
HMD Skyline
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
HMD Vibe 2
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Skyline
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless: 15W
HMD Vibe 2
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the HMD Skyline is a bit better (53/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 (90/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 (75/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the HMD Vibe 2 is a bit better (51/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Vibe 2 and the HMD Skyline are nearly equal (47/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Skyline or the HMD Vibe 2?
The HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 by 21 points (62/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Skyline and the HMD Vibe 2?
The HMD Skyline has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the HMD Vibe 2 — 41/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Skyline or the HMD Vibe 2?
The HMD Skyline leads on camera score (75/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Skyline or the HMD Vibe 2?
The HMD Skyline leads on performance (53/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the HMD Skyline over the HMD Vibe 2?
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).