HMD Skyline vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
The HMD Skyline (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 62/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ has the bigger battery (4900 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,126 vs 798,429); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably lighter (190g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Skyline
Samsung Galaxy S26+
What makes HMD Skyline better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (75/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 89/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161126 vs 798429
- Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 2687
- Bigger battery: 4900 vs 4600 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Lighter: 190g vs 209g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 45/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Skyline vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 8 points higher (70/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline leads (75/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the HMD Skyline (91/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the HMD Skyline and the Samsung Galaxy S26+ are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (75/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (54/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the HMD Skyline (72/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Skyline | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 798429 | 3161126 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 2900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2687 | 9200 | |
| Display | 6.5" P-OLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.8×76.0×8.9 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
HMD Skyline
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
HMD Skyline
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Skyline
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Skyline and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads HMD Skyline by 74.7% 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 S26+ significantly outperforms the HMD Skyline (91/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the HMD Skyline and the Samsung Galaxy S26+ are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (75/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (54/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the HMD Skyline (72/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Skyline or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ edges out the HMD Skyline by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the HMD Skyline and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The HMD Skyline has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Skyline or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The HMD Skyline leads on camera score (75/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Skyline or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the HMD Skyline over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.