HMD Skyline vs Motorola Signature
The HMD Skyline (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, while the Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 62/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 798,429); the Motorola Signature is noticeably lighter (186g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Skyline
Motorola Signature
What makes HMD Skyline better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (90/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Motorola Signature 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
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 186g vs 209g
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 53/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 45/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Skyline vs the Motorola Signature, the Motorola Signature scores 24 points higher (86/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (90/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (77/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the HMD Skyline (90/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the HMD Skyline is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the HMD Skyline (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the HMD Skyline (77/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the HMD Skyline (78/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Skyline | Motorola Signature | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 164 | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| 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 | — | $699 |
Camera comparison
HMD Skyline
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
HMD Skyline
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Skyline
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless: 15W
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Skyline and Motorola Signature, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature leads HMD Skyline by 73.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
HMD Skyline
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the HMD Skyline (90/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the HMD Skyline is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the HMD Skyline (91/100 vs 75/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the HMD Skyline (77/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the HMD Skyline (78/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Skyline or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the HMD Skyline by 24 points (86/100 vs 62/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Skyline and the Motorola Signature?
The HMD Skyline has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Motorola Signature — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Skyline or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 75/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Skyline or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature leads on performance (90/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the HMD Skyline over the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.