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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Skyline
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
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).
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
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- 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 TriFold
- 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2160x1584
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Skyline
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Skyline and Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
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
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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.