HMD Skyline vs Honor X70 Refresh Edition
The HMD Skyline (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, while the Honor X70 Refresh Edition (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the HMD Skyline leads — 62/100 vs 59/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X70 Refresh Edition has the bigger battery (8300 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor X70 Refresh Edition is faster in AnTuTu (975,254 vs 798,429); the Honor X70 Refresh Edition is noticeably lighter (193g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Skyline
Honor X70 Refresh Edition
What makes HMD Skyline better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (75/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Honor X70 Refresh Edition better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 975254 vs 798429
- Better Geekbench Single: 1087 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3148 vs 2687
- Bigger battery: 8300 vs 4600 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Lighter: 193g vs 209g
- Higher performance (58/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 45/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Skyline vs the Honor X70 Refresh Edition, the HMD Skyline scores 3 points higher (62/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline leads (75/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition leads (87/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition is a bit better (58/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the HMD Skyline is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the Honor X70 Refresh Edition (75/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition significantly outperforms the HMD Skyline (87/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition notably outperforms the HMD Skyline (65/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Skyline | Honor X70 Refresh Edition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 798429 | 975254 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 1087 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2687 | 3148 | |
| Display | 6.5" P-OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1200x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 8300 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 80W | |
| 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 | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 159.8×76.0×8.9 mm | 161.9×76.1×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | — | $230 |
Camera comparison
HMD Skyline
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor X70 Refresh Edition
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
HMD Skyline
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor X70 Refresh Edition
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Skyline
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless: 15W
Honor X70 Refresh Edition
- 8300 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Skyline and Honor X70 Refresh Edition, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor X70 Refresh Edition leads HMD Skyline by 18.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
HMD Skyline
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition is a bit better (58/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the HMD Skyline is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the Honor X70 Refresh Edition (75/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition significantly outperforms the HMD Skyline (87/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition notably outperforms the HMD Skyline (65/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Skyline or the Honor X70 Refresh Edition?
The HMD Skyline edges out the Honor X70 Refresh Edition by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the HMD Skyline and the Honor X70 Refresh Edition?
The HMD Skyline has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Skyline or the Honor X70 Refresh Edition?
The HMD Skyline leads on camera score (75/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Skyline or the Honor X70 Refresh Edition?
The Honor X70 Refresh Edition leads on performance (58/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the HMD Skyline over the Honor X70 Refresh Edition?
The Honor X70 Refresh Edition is a better fit for those who care about battery life.