HMD Skyline vs Realme GT 8 Pro
The HMD Skyline (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, while the Realme GT 8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 62/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme GT 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 798,429).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Skyline
Realme GT 8 Pro
What makes HMD Skyline better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 209g vs 218g
- Overall rating 62/100
What makes Realme GT 8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 798429
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2687
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4600 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 33W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 53/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 90/100)
- Better portability (46/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Skyline vs the Realme GT 8 Pro, the Realme GT 8 Pro scores 28 points higher (90/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (98/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Skyline (98/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (98/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Skyline (91/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro and the HMD Skyline are nearly equal (46/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Skyline | Realme GT 8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 798429 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2687 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" P-OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3136 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | realme UI 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 7000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 159.8×76.0×8.9 mm | 161.8×76.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | — | $599 |
Camera comparison
HMD Skyline
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme GT 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
HMD Skyline
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Skyline
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless: 15W
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Skyline and Realme GT 8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 Pro leads HMD Skyline by 79.8% 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 Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Skyline (98/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (98/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 75/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Skyline (91/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro and the HMD Skyline are nearly equal (46/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Skyline or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Skyline by 28 points (90/100 vs 62/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Skyline and the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The HMD Skyline has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Realme GT 8 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Skyline or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on camera score (84/100 vs 75/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Skyline or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the HMD Skyline over the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.