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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Skyline
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
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).
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
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
HMD Skyline
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Skyline
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless: 15W
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Skyline and Motorola Edge 70 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
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.