HMD Skyline vs Motorola Edge (2024)
The HMD Skyline (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, while the Motorola Edge (2024) (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the HMD Skyline leads — 62/100 vs 58/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge (2024) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Edge (2024) is noticeably lighter (174g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Skyline
Motorola Edge (2024)
What makes HMD Skyline better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (75/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Motorola Edge (2024) better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Faster charging: 68W vs 33W
- Lighter: 174g vs 209g
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 45/100)
- Better portability (73/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Skyline vs the Motorola Edge (2024), the HMD Skyline scores 4 points higher (62/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline leads (75/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge (2024) leads (61/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 53/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 90/100. In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge (2024) (75/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge (2024) notably outperforms the HMD Skyline (61/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge (2024) notably outperforms the HMD Skyline (73/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Skyline | Motorola Edge (2024) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 798429 | 798429 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 1015 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2687 | 2687 | |
| Display | 6.5" P-OLED | 6.6" P-OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 68W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.8×76.0×8.9 mm | 159.6×72.0×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 174 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Skyline
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Motorola Edge (2024)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
HMD Skyline
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Motorola Edge (2024)
- 6.6" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Skyline
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless: 15W
Motorola Edge (2024)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Skyline and Motorola Edge (2024), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 53/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 90/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge (2024) (75/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge (2024) notably outperforms the HMD Skyline (61/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge (2024) notably outperforms the HMD Skyline (73/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Skyline or the Motorola Edge (2024)?
The HMD Skyline edges out the Motorola Edge (2024) by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the HMD Skyline and the Motorola Edge (2024)?
The HMD Skyline has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Motorola Edge (2024) — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Skyline or the Motorola Edge (2024)?
The HMD Skyline leads on camera score (75/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the HMD Skyline over the Motorola Edge (2024)?
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 42/100).