HMD Skyline vs Infinix Note 30 VIP
The HMD Skyline (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, while the Infinix Note 30 VIP (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8050. By overall MobileRank rating, the HMD Skyline leads — 62/100 vs 58/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Infinix Note 30 VIP has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the Infinix Note 30 VIP is faster in AnTuTu (959,217 vs 798,429); the Infinix Note 30 VIP is noticeably lighter (190g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Skyline
Infinix Note 30 VIP
What makes HMD Skyline better?
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2687 vs 2336
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (75/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Infinix Note 30 VIP better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 959217 vs 798429
- Better Geekbench Single: 1146 vs 1015
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Faster charging: 68W vs 33W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 190g vs 209g
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 45/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Skyline vs the Infinix Note 30 VIP, the HMD Skyline scores 4 points higher (62/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline leads (75/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Note 30 VIP leads (68/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Infinix Note 30 VIP and the HMD Skyline are nearly equal (55/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the HMD Skyline is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline notably outperforms the Infinix Note 30 VIP (75/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Note 30 VIP notably outperforms the HMD Skyline (68/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Note 30 VIP notably outperforms the HMD Skyline (63/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Skyline | Infinix Note 30 VIP | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 8050 | |
| AnTuTu | 798429 | 959217 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 1146 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2687 | 2336 | |
| Display | 6.5" P-OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 68W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 13, XOS 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 159.8×76.0×8.9 mm | 162.7×75.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Skyline
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Infinix Note 30 VIP
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
HMD Skyline
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Infinix Note 30 VIP
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Skyline
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless: 15W
Infinix Note 30 VIP
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Skyline and Infinix Note 30 VIP, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Infinix Note 30 VIP leads HMD Skyline by 16.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Infinix Note 30 VIP and the HMD Skyline are nearly equal (55/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the HMD Skyline is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline notably outperforms the Infinix Note 30 VIP (75/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Infinix Note 30 VIP notably outperforms the HMD Skyline (68/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix Note 30 VIP notably outperforms the HMD Skyline (63/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Skyline or the Infinix Note 30 VIP?
The HMD Skyline edges out the Infinix Note 30 VIP by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the HMD Skyline and the Infinix Note 30 VIP?
The HMD Skyline has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Infinix Note 30 VIP — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Skyline or the Infinix Note 30 VIP?
The HMD Skyline leads on camera score (75/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the HMD Skyline over the Infinix Note 30 VIP?
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 46/100).