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 — 74/100 vs 62/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the HMD Skyline has the bigger battery (4600 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,827,538 vs 798,429); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Skyline
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes HMD Skyline better?
- Bigger battery: 4600 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2827538 vs 798429
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 2687
- Lighter: 162g vs 209g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 53/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 75/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Skyline vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 12 points higher (74/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (89/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Skyline leads (45/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the HMD Skyline (89/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the HMD Skyline is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the HMD Skyline are nearly equal (77/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Skyline is a bit better (45/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the HMD Skyline (89/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Skyline | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 798429 | 2827538 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2687 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.5" P-OLED | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 146 | |
| 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 | 128GB / 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 | 162 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
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
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Skyline
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- 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 71.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the HMD Skyline (89/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the HMD Skyline is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the HMD Skyline are nearly equal (77/100 vs 75/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the HMD Skyline is a bit better (45/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the HMD Skyline (89/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Skyline or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably better than the HMD Skyline — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
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 — 74/100.
Which is more powerful: the HMD Skyline or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (89/100 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.