HMD Skyline vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
The HMD Skyline (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 73/100 vs 62/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,382,020 vs 798,429); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is thinner (4.5mm vs 8.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Skyline
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
What makes HMD Skyline better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (75/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3382020 vs 798429
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2687
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4600 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Lighter: 201g vs 209g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 45/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Skyline vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 11 points higher (73/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (96/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline leads (75/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the HMD Skyline (96/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the HMD Skyline is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (75/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the HMD Skyline (74/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Skyline | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 798429 | 3382020 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2687 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" P-OLED | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1828x2448 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 17 / One UI 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 159.8×76.0×8.9 mm | 123.9×161.4×4.5 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1999 |
Camera comparison
HMD Skyline
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
HMD Skyline
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1828x2448
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Skyline
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Skyline and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads HMD Skyline by 76.4% 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 Z Fold8 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 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (75/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the HMD Skyline (74/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Skyline or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is noticeably better than the HMD Skyline — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the HMD Skyline and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The HMD Skyline has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Skyline or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The HMD Skyline leads on camera score (75/100 vs 50/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Skyline or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (96/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the HMD Skyline over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.