HMD Skyline vs Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold

The HMD Skyline (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, while the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads — 69/100 vs 62/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold has the bigger battery (5600 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 108 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is faster in AnTuTu (2,926,532 vs 798,429); the HMD Skyline is noticeably lighter (209g vs 309g).

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold edges out the HMD Skyline by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

HMD Skyline

Performance 53
Display 90
Camera 75
Battery 45
Portability 44
Value for money —

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold

Performance 90
Display 70
Camera 52
Battery 63
Portability 20
Value for money 46

What makes HMD Skyline better?

  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 209g vs 309g

  • Better camera (75/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 70/100)
  • Better portability (44/100 vs 20/100)

What makes Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 2926532 vs 798429
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1015
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2687
  • Bigger battery: 5600 vs 4600 mAh
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP

  • Higher performance (90/100 vs 53/100)
  • Longer battery life (63/100 vs 45/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the HMD Skyline vs the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold scores 7 points higher (69/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads (90/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline leads (75/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads (63/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the HMD Skyline (90/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the HMD Skyline notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (90/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (75/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold notably outperforms the HMD Skyline (63/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Skyline notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (44/100 vs 20/100).

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold: The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a better fit for gamers and power users.

Specs comparison

Specification HMD Skyline Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 798429 2926532
Geekbench Single 1015 3013
Geekbench Multi 2687 9287
Display 6.5" P-OLED 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution 1080x2400 2160x1584
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4600 mAh 5600 mAh
Charging 33W 45W
Wireless charging 15W 15W
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 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 512GB
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 159.2×75.0×12.9 mm
Weight 209 g 309 g
Launch price — $2899

Camera comparison

HMD Skyline

  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
75
camera

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 10MP
52
camera

Display comparison

HMD Skyline

  • 6.5" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
90
display

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold

  • 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 2160x1584
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
70
display

Battery and charging

HMD Skyline

  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • Wireless: 15W
45
battery

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold

  • 5600 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
63
battery

Overall performance score

We compared HMD Skyline and Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

HMD Skyline Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2
62/100
798429 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
69/100 +72.7%
2926532 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads HMD Skyline by 72.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

HMD Skyline

Price unknown

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold

$2899

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the HMD Skyline (90/100 vs 53/100).

display

In the "display" category, the HMD Skyline notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (90/100 vs 70/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (75/100 vs 52/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold notably outperforms the HMD Skyline (63/100 vs 45/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the HMD Skyline notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (44/100 vs 20/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the HMD Skyline or the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold edges out the HMD Skyline by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the HMD Skyline and the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?

The HMD Skyline has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold — 69/100.

Which has the better camera: the HMD Skyline or the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?

The HMD Skyline leads on camera score (75/100 vs 52/100).

Which is more powerful: the HMD Skyline or the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads on performance (90/100 vs 53/100).

Should you choose the HMD Skyline over the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a better fit for gamers and power users.