HMD Skyline vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
The HMD Skyline (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads — 80/100 vs 62/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 108 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,128,552 vs 798,429).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Skyline
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
What makes HMD Skyline better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 209g vs 218g
- Better display (90/100 vs 88/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3128552 vs 798429
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9760 vs 2687
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 53/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 45/100)
- Better portability (46/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Skyline vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra scores 18 points higher (80/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (56/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Skyline (92/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the HMD Skyline and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (81/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (56/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the HMD Skyline are nearly equal (46/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Skyline | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 798429 | 3128552 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 3100 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2687 | 9760 | |
| Display | 6.5" P-OLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 151 | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| 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 | 162.8×77.6×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Camera comparison
HMD Skyline
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
HMD Skyline
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Skyline
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:10 hrs, total 28:43 hrs
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Skyline and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads HMD Skyline by 74.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
HMD Skyline
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Skyline (92/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the HMD Skyline and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (81/100 vs 75/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (56/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the HMD Skyline are nearly equal (46/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Skyline or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is noticeably better than the HMD Skyline — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the HMD Skyline and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The HMD Skyline has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Skyline or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 75/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Skyline or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the HMD Skyline over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.