HMD Skyline vs Redmi A1+
The HMD Skyline (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, while the Redmi A1+ (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22. By overall MobileRank rating, the HMD Skyline leads — 62/100 vs 24/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi A1+ has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 108 MP vs 8 MP; the HMD Skyline is faster in AnTuTu (798,429 vs 155,362); the HMD Skyline has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi A1+ doesn't; the Redmi A1+ is noticeably lighter (192g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Skyline
Redmi A1+
What makes HMD Skyline better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 798429 vs 155362
- Better Geekbench Single: 1015 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2687 vs 486
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 8MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (53/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (75/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Redmi A1+ better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Lighter: 192g vs 209g
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 45/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Skyline vs the Redmi A1+, the HMD Skyline scores 38 points higher (62/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the HMD Skyline leads (53/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline leads (75/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi A1+ leads (66/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the Redmi A1+ (53/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the Redmi A1+ (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the Redmi A1+ (75/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi A1+ notably outperforms the HMD Skyline (66/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi A1+ is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Skyline | Redmi A1+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | MediaTek Helio A22 | |
| AnTuTu | 798429 | 155362 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 300 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2687 | 486 | |
| Display | 6.5" P-OLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | — | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 8 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 12 (Go edition), MIUI 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 400 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 159.8×76.0×8.9 mm | 164.9×76.8×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $80 |
Camera comparison
HMD Skyline
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi A1+
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
HMD Skyline
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi A1+
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Skyline
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless: 15W
Redmi A1+
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Skyline and Redmi A1+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
HMD Skyline leads Redmi A1+ by 413.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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HMD Skyline
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performance
In the "performance" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the Redmi A1+ (53/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the Redmi A1+ (90/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the Redmi A1+ (75/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi A1+ notably outperforms the HMD Skyline (66/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi A1+ is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Skyline or the Redmi A1+?
The HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the Redmi A1+ by 38 points (62/100 vs 24/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Skyline and the Redmi A1+?
The HMD Skyline has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Redmi A1+ — 24/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Skyline or the Redmi A1+?
The HMD Skyline leads on camera score (75/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Skyline or the Redmi A1+?
The HMD Skyline leads on performance (53/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the HMD Skyline over the Redmi A1+?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the HMD Skyline (75/100 vs 10/100).