HMD Skyline vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
The HMD Skyline (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads — 78/100 vs 62/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 108 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,453,998 vs 798,429); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is thinner (4.1mm vs 8.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Skyline
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
What makes HMD Skyline better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 209g vs 215g
- Better camera (75/100 vs 67/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3453998 vs 798429
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2687
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Faster charging: 60W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 45/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Skyline vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra scores 16 points higher (78/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Skyline (96/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the HMD Skyline is a bit better (90/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline is a bit better (75/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the HMD Skyline (61/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the HMD Skyline (66/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Skyline | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 798429 | 3453998 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2687 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" P-OLED | 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 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 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 159.8×76.0×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 209 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $2199 |
Camera comparison
HMD Skyline
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
HMD Skyline
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Skyline
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Skyline and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads HMD Skyline by 76.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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HMD Skyline
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Skyline (96/100 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 HMD Skyline is a bit better (75/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the HMD Skyline (61/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the HMD Skyline (66/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Skyline or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is noticeably better than the HMD Skyline — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the HMD Skyline and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The HMD Skyline has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 78/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Skyline or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The HMD Skyline leads on camera score (75/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Skyline or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the HMD Skyline over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.