HMD Skyline vs Realme GT7 (China)
The HMD Skyline (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, while the Realme GT7 (China) (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT7 (China) leads — 71/100 vs 62/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT7 (China) has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme GT7 (China) is faster in AnTuTu (2,835,794 vs 798,429).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Skyline
Realme GT7 (China)
What makes HMD Skyline better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (75/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Realme GT7 (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2835794 vs 798429
- Better Geekbench Single: 2729 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8430 vs 2687
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 4600 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Lighter: 203g vs 209g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 90/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Skyline vs the Realme GT7 (China), the Realme GT7 (China) scores 9 points higher (71/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 (China) leads (89/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline leads (75/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 (China) leads (72/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the HMD Skyline (89/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 (China) and the HMD Skyline are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the Realme GT7 (China) (75/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 (China) notably outperforms the HMD Skyline (72/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme GT7 (China) is a bit better (54/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Skyline | Realme GT7 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ | |
| AnTuTu | 798429 | 2835794 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 2729 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2687 | 8430 | |
| Display | 6.5" P-OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1280x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 7200 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15, Realme UI 6.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.8×76.0×8.9 mm | 162.4×76.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Skyline
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme GT7 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
HMD Skyline
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Realme GT7 (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Skyline
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless: 15W
Realme GT7 (China)
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Skyline and Realme GT7 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT7 (China) leads HMD Skyline by 71.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the HMD Skyline (89/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 (China) and the HMD Skyline are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the Realme GT7 (China) (75/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 (China) notably outperforms the HMD Skyline (72/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme GT7 (China) is a bit better (54/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Skyline or the Realme GT7 (China)?
The Realme GT7 (China) edges out the HMD Skyline by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the HMD Skyline and the Realme GT7 (China)?
The HMD Skyline has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Realme GT7 (China) — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Skyline or the Realme GT7 (China)?
The HMD Skyline leads on camera score (75/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Skyline or the Realme GT7 (China)?
The Realme GT7 (China) leads on performance (89/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the HMD Skyline over the Realme GT7 (China)?
The Realme GT7 (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.