HMD Skyline vs Redmi A3X
The HMD Skyline (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, while the Redmi A3X (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36. By overall MobileRank rating, the HMD Skyline leads — 62/100 vs 21/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi A3X 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 193,858); the HMD Skyline has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi A3X doesn't; the Redmi A3X is noticeably lighter (192g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Skyline
Redmi A3X
What makes HMD Skyline better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 798429 vs 193858
- Better Geekbench Single: 1015 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2687 vs 781
- Faster charging: 33W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 8MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (53/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (75/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Redmi A3X better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Lighter: 192g vs 209g
- Better portability (61/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Skyline vs the Redmi A3X, the HMD Skyline scores 41 points higher (62/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the HMD Skyline leads (53/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline leads (75/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the Redmi A3X (53/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the Redmi A3X (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the Redmi A3X (75/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Skyline and the Redmi A3X are nearly equal (45/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi A3X notably outperforms the HMD Skyline (61/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Skyline | Redmi A3X | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | MediaTek Helio G36 | |
| AnTuTu | 798429 | 193858 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 189 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2687 | 781 | |
| Display | 6.5" P-OLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1650 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 10W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| 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 / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, MIUI | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 159.8×76.0×8.9 mm | 168.4×76.3×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $80 |
Camera comparison
HMD Skyline
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi A3X
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
HMD Skyline
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi A3X
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Skyline
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless: 15W
Redmi A3X
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Skyline and Redmi A3X, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
HMD Skyline leads Redmi A3X by 311.9% 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 A3X (53/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the Redmi A3X (90/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the Redmi A3X (75/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the HMD Skyline and the Redmi A3X are nearly equal (45/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi A3X notably outperforms the HMD Skyline (61/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Skyline or the Redmi A3X?
The HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the Redmi A3X by 41 points (62/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Skyline and the Redmi A3X?
The HMD Skyline has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Redmi A3X — 21/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Skyline or the Redmi A3X?
The HMD Skyline leads on camera score (75/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Skyline or the Redmi A3X?
The HMD Skyline leads on performance (53/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the HMD Skyline over the Redmi A3X?
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).