HMD Skyline vs Samsung Galaxy A23
The HMD Skyline (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, while the Samsung Galaxy A23 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680. By overall MobileRank rating, the HMD Skyline leads — 62/100 vs 38/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A23 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the HMD Skyline is faster in AnTuTu (798,429 vs 424,216).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Skyline
Samsung Galaxy A23
What makes HMD Skyline better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 798429 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 1015 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2687 vs 1423
- Faster charging: 33W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (53/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (75/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A23 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Lighter: 195g vs 209g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Skyline vs the Samsung Galaxy A23, the HMD Skyline scores 24 points higher (62/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the HMD Skyline leads (53/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline leads (75/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the HMD Skyline notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (53/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (90/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (75/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Skyline and the Samsung Galaxy A23 are nearly equal (45/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A23 is a bit better (57/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Skyline | Samsung Galaxy A23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | |
| AnTuTu | 798429 | 424216 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 412 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2687 | 1423 | |
| Display | 6.5" P-OLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2408x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 5 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 159.8×76.0×8.9 mm | 164.5×76.9×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | — | $219 |
Camera comparison
HMD Skyline
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy A23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
HMD Skyline
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A23
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2408x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Skyline
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy A23
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Skyline and Samsung Galaxy A23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
HMD Skyline leads Samsung Galaxy A23 by 88.2% 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 HMD Skyline notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (53/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (90/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (75/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the HMD Skyline and the Samsung Galaxy A23 are nearly equal (45/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A23 is a bit better (57/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Skyline or the Samsung Galaxy A23?
The HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 by 24 points (62/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Skyline and the Samsung Galaxy A23?
The HMD Skyline has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Samsung Galaxy A23 — 38/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Skyline or the Samsung Galaxy A23?
The HMD Skyline leads on camera score (75/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Skyline or the Samsung Galaxy A23?
The HMD Skyline leads on performance (53/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the HMD Skyline over the Samsung Galaxy A23?
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 32/100).