HMD Skyline vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
The HMD Skyline (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads — 75/100 vs 62/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the HMD Skyline has the bigger battery (4600 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 108 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,065,623 vs 798,429); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is thinner (4.2mm vs 8.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Skyline
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
What makes HMD Skyline better?
- Bigger battery: 4600 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 209g vs 215g
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3065623 vs 798429
- Better Geekbench Single: 2910 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9174 vs 2687
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 53/100)
- Better camera (76/100 vs 75/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Skyline vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 scores 13 points higher (75/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (91/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the HMD Skyline (91/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the HMD Skyline is a bit better (90/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and the HMD Skyline are nearly equal (76/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Skyline is a bit better (45/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the HMD Skyline (66/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Skyline | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 798429 | 3065623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 2910 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2687 | 9174 | |
| Display | 6.5" P-OLED | 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2184x1968 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 4400 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 145 | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 / One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 159.8×76.0×8.9 mm | 158.4×143.2×4.2 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1999 |
Camera comparison
HMD Skyline
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
HMD Skyline
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2184x1968
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Skyline
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Skyline and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads HMD Skyline by 74.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the HMD Skyline (91/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the HMD Skyline is a bit better (90/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and the HMD Skyline are nearly equal (76/100 vs 75/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the HMD Skyline is a bit better (45/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the HMD Skyline (66/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Skyline or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 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 Z Fold7?
The HMD Skyline has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 — 75/100.
Which is more powerful: the HMD Skyline or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads on performance (91/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the HMD Skyline over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.