HMD Skyline vs Infinix Hot 40i
The HMD Skyline (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, while the Infinix Hot 40i (2024) runs on the Unisoc T606. By overall MobileRank rating, the HMD Skyline leads — 62/100 vs 29/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Infinix Hot 40i has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 108 MP vs 13 MP; the HMD Skyline is faster in AnTuTu (798,429 vs 333,647); the Infinix Hot 40i is noticeably lighter (190g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Skyline
Infinix Hot 40i
What makes HMD Skyline better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 798429 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 1015 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2687 vs 1335
- Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (53/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (75/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Infinix Hot 40i better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Lighter: 190g vs 209g
- Better portability (62/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Skyline vs the Infinix Hot 40i, the HMD Skyline scores 33 points higher (62/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the HMD Skyline leads (53/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline leads (75/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the HMD Skyline notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 40i (53/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 40i (90/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 40i (75/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Skyline and the Infinix Hot 40i are nearly equal (45/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Hot 40i notably outperforms the HMD Skyline (62/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Skyline | Infinix Hot 40i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Unisoc T606 | |
| AnTuTu | 798429 | 333647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 378 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2687 | 1335 | |
| Display | 6.5" P-OLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 13, XOS 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 480 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 159.8×76.0×8.9 mm | 163.6×75.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $100 |
Camera comparison
HMD Skyline
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Infinix Hot 40i
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
HMD Skyline
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Infinix Hot 40i
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Skyline
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless: 15W
Infinix Hot 40i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Skyline and Infinix Hot 40i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
HMD Skyline leads Infinix Hot 40i by 139.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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HMD Skyline
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performance
In the "performance" category, the HMD Skyline notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 40i (53/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 40i (90/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 40i (75/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the HMD Skyline and the Infinix Hot 40i are nearly equal (45/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix Hot 40i notably outperforms the HMD Skyline (62/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Skyline or the Infinix Hot 40i?
The HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 40i by 33 points (62/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Skyline and the Infinix Hot 40i?
The HMD Skyline has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Infinix Hot 40i — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Skyline or the Infinix Hot 40i?
The HMD Skyline leads on camera score (75/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Skyline or the Infinix Hot 40i?
The HMD Skyline leads on performance (53/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the HMD Skyline over the Infinix Hot 40i?
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 10/100).