HMD Skyline vs Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max
The HMD Skyline (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, while the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Kirin 9030S. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 62/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,273,046 vs 798,429); the HMD Skyline is noticeably lighter (209g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Skyline
Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max
What makes HMD Skyline better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 209g vs 230g
- Better camera (75/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (44/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1273046 vs 798429
- Better Geekbench Single: 1273 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3894 vs 2687
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4600 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Skyline vs the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max scores 9 points higher (71/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max leads (64/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max is a bit better (64/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the HMD Skyline is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline and the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max are nearly equal (75/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Skyline (83/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Skyline is a bit better (44/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Skyline | Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Kirin 9030S | |
| AnTuTu | 798429 | 1273046 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 1273 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2687 | 3894 | |
| Display | 6.5" P-OLED | 6.9" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1308x2880 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | HarmonyOS 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.8×76.0×8.9 mm | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Skyline
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
HMD Skyline
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Skyline
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless: 15W
Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Skyline and Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max leads HMD Skyline by 37.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max is a bit better (64/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the HMD Skyline is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline and the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max are nearly equal (75/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Skyline (83/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Skyline is a bit better (44/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Skyline or the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max edges out the HMD Skyline by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the HMD Skyline and the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max?
The HMD Skyline has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max — 71/100.
Which is more powerful: the HMD Skyline or the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max leads on performance (64/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the HMD Skyline over the Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 80 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.