HMD Skyline vs Motorola Edge 70 Ultra

The HMD Skyline (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, while the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 62/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 798,429); the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is noticeably lighter (186g vs 209g).

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Skyline by 23 points (85/100 vs 62/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

HMD Skyline

Performance 53
Display 90
Camera 75
Battery 45
Portability 44
Value for money —

Motorola Edge 70 Ultra

Performance 90
Display 94
Camera 81
Battery 77
Portability 78
Value for money —

What makes HMD Skyline better?

  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP

  • Overall rating 62/100

What makes Motorola Edge 70 Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 798429
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1015
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 2687
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4600 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
  • Lighter: 186g vs 209g

  • Higher performance (90/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 75/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 45/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 90/100)
  • Better portability (78/100 vs 44/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the HMD Skyline vs the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra scores 23 points higher (85/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (77/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Skyline (90/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and the HMD Skyline are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a bit better (81/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Skyline (77/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Skyline (78/100 vs 44/100).

Motorola Edge 70 Ultra: The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.

Specs comparison

Specification HMD Skyline Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
AnTuTu 798429 3057215
Geekbench Single 1015 2833
Geekbench Multi 2687 9119
Display 6.5" P-OLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1264x2780
Refresh rate 144 Hz 165 Hz
Battery 4600 mAh 5200 mAh
Charging 33W 90W
Wireless charging 15W 50W
Main camera 108 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 50 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 14 Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits 6200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP68
Dimensions 159.8×76.0×8.9 mm 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm
Weight 209 g 186 g
Launch price — —

Camera comparison

HMD Skyline

  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
75
camera

Motorola Edge 70 Ultra

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera

Display comparison

HMD Skyline

  • 6.5" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
90
display

Motorola Edge 70 Ultra

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1264x2780
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

HMD Skyline

  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • Wireless: 15W
45
battery

Motorola Edge 70 Ultra

  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
77
battery

Overall performance score

We compared HMD Skyline and Motorola Edge 70 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

HMD Skyline Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2
62/100
798429 AnTuTu
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
85/100 +73.9%
3057215 AnTuTu

Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads HMD Skyline by 73.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Skyline (90/100 vs 53/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and the HMD Skyline are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a bit better (81/100 vs 75/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Skyline (77/100 vs 45/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Skyline (78/100 vs 44/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the HMD Skyline or the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra?

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Skyline by 23 points (85/100 vs 62/100).

What is the rating of the HMD Skyline and the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra?

The HMD Skyline has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra — 85/100.

Which has the better camera: the HMD Skyline or the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra?

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 75/100).

Which is more powerful: the HMD Skyline or the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra?

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads on performance (90/100 vs 53/100).

Should you choose the HMD Skyline over the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra?

The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.