HMD Skyline vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
The HMD Skyline (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads — 75/100 vs 62/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the HMD Skyline has the bigger battery (4600 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 108 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is faster in AnTuTu (3,034,849 vs 798,429); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably lighter (163g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Skyline
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
What makes HMD Skyline better?
- Bigger battery: 4600 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (75/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 89/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 798429
- Better Geekbench Single: 2970 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 2687
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Lighter: 163g vs 209g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 53/100)
- Better portability (97/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Skyline vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge scores 13 points higher (75/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (91/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Skyline leads (45/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the HMD Skyline (91/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the HMD Skyline and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge are nearly equal (75/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Skyline notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (45/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the HMD Skyline (97/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Skyline | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 798429 | 3034849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 2970 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2687 | 9490 | |
| Display | 6.5" P-OLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 140 | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.8×76.0×8.9 mm | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 163 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1099 |
Camera comparison
HMD Skyline
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
HMD Skyline
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Skyline
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Skyline and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads HMD Skyline by 73.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the HMD Skyline (91/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the HMD Skyline and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge are nearly equal (75/100 vs 73/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the HMD Skyline notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (45/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the HMD Skyline (97/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Skyline or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably better than the HMD Skyline — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the HMD Skyline and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The HMD Skyline has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 75/100.
Which is more powerful: the HMD Skyline or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on performance (91/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the HMD Skyline over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users.