HMD Skyline vs Lava Blaze Duo 3
The HMD Skyline (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, while the Lava Blaze Duo 3 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7060. By overall MobileRank rating, the HMD Skyline leads — 62/100 vs 50/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Blaze Duo 3 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the HMD Skyline is faster in AnTuTu (798,429 vs 693,978); the Lava Blaze Duo 3 is noticeably lighter (181g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Skyline
Lava Blaze Duo 3
What makes HMD Skyline better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 798429 vs 693978
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2687 vs 2386
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (53/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (75/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Lava Blaze Duo 3 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1037 vs 1015
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Lighter: 181g vs 209g
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 45/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Skyline vs the Lava Blaze Duo 3, the HMD Skyline scores 12 points higher (62/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline leads (75/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the HMD Skyline and the Lava Blaze Duo 3 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the HMD Skyline is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Duo 3 (75/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Blaze Duo 3 and the HMD Skyline are nearly equal (46/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Blaze Duo 3 significantly outperforms the HMD Skyline (74/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Skyline | Lava Blaze Duo 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 7060 | |
| AnTuTu | 798429 | 693978 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 1037 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2687 | 2386 | |
| Display | 6.5" P-OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| 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 | 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 159.8×76.0×8.9 mm | 163.2×76.1×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 181 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Skyline
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Lava Blaze Duo 3
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
HMD Skyline
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Lava Blaze Duo 3
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Skyline
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless: 15W
Lava Blaze Duo 3
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Skyline and Lava Blaze Duo 3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
HMD Skyline leads Lava Blaze Duo 3 by 15.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the HMD Skyline and the Lava Blaze Duo 3 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 51/100).
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 significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Duo 3 (75/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Blaze Duo 3 and the HMD Skyline are nearly equal (46/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Blaze Duo 3 significantly outperforms the HMD Skyline (74/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Skyline or the Lava Blaze Duo 3?
The HMD Skyline is noticeably better than the Lava Blaze Duo 3 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the HMD Skyline and the Lava Blaze Duo 3?
The HMD Skyline has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Lava Blaze Duo 3 — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Skyline or the Lava Blaze Duo 3?
The HMD Skyline leads on camera score (75/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the HMD Skyline over the Lava Blaze Duo 3?
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 30/100).