HMD Skyline vs Huawei Pura X Max
The HMD Skyline (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, while the Huawei Pura X Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura X Max leads — 70/100 vs 62/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura X Max has the bigger battery (5300 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Pura X Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,107,301 vs 798,429); the HMD Skyline is noticeably lighter (209g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Skyline
Huawei Pura X Max
What makes HMD Skyline better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 209g vs 229g
- Better camera (75/100 vs 55/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Huawei Pura X Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2107301 vs 798429
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 2687
- Bigger battery: 5300 vs 4600 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 33W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 45/100)
- Better portability (58/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Skyline vs the Huawei Pura X Max, the Huawei Pura X Max scores 8 points higher (70/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (77/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max leads (72/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the HMD Skyline (77/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the HMD Skyline is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the HMD Skyline (72/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (58/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Skyline | Huawei Pura X Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 798429 | 2107301 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 1680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2687 | 6200 | |
| Display | 6.5" P-OLED | 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1828x2584 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 5300 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | HarmonyOS 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 2500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP58/IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 159.8×76.0×8.9 mm | 166.5×120.0×5.2 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 229 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1520 |
Camera comparison
HMD Skyline
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Pura X Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
HMD Skyline
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei Pura X Max
- 7.7" Foldable LTPO2 OLED
- Resolution: 1828x2584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Skyline
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless: 15W
Huawei Pura X Max
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Skyline and Huawei Pura X Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura X Max leads HMD Skyline by 62.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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HMD Skyline
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the HMD Skyline (77/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the HMD Skyline is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline notably outperforms the Huawei Pura X Max (75/100 vs 55/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura X Max notably outperforms the HMD Skyline (72/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura X Max is a bit better (58/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Skyline or the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Huawei Pura X Max edges out the HMD Skyline by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the HMD Skyline and the Huawei Pura X Max?
The HMD Skyline has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Huawei Pura X Max — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Skyline or the Huawei Pura X Max?
The HMD Skyline leads on camera score (75/100 vs 55/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Skyline or the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Huawei Pura X Max leads on performance (77/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the HMD Skyline over the Huawei Pura X Max?
The Huawei Pura X Max is a better fit for active users.