HMD Skyline vs Sharp Aquos R8s Pro
The HMD Skyline (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, while the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the HMD Skyline leads — 62/100 vs 58/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 108 MP vs 47 MP; the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,757,044 vs 798,429).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Skyline
Sharp Aquos R8s Pro
What makes HMD Skyline better?
- Faster charging: 33W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 47MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (75/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (44/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Sharp Aquos R8s Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1757044 vs 798429
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 2687
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Lighter: 203g vs 209g
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Skyline vs the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro, the HMD Skyline scores 4 points higher (62/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro leads (76/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline leads (75/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro notably outperforms the HMD Skyline (76/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the HMD Skyline is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro (75/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Skyline and the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro are nearly equal (45/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Skyline and the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Skyline | Sharp Aquos R8s Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 798429 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2687 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.5" P-OLED | 6.6" LTPO IGZO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1260x2730 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 27W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 47 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.8×76.0×8.9 mm | 161.0×77.0×9.3 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Skyline
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Sharp Aquos R8s Pro
- Main: 47MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
HMD Skyline
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sharp Aquos R8s Pro
- 6.6" LTPO IGZO OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2730
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Skyline
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless: 15W
Sharp Aquos R8s Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Skyline and Sharp Aquos R8s Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sharp Aquos R8s Pro leads HMD Skyline by 54.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro notably outperforms the HMD Skyline (76/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the HMD Skyline is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro (75/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the HMD Skyline and the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro are nearly equal (45/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Skyline and the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Skyline or the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro?
The HMD Skyline edges out the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the HMD Skyline and the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro?
The HMD Skyline has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Skyline or the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro?
The HMD Skyline leads on camera score (75/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Skyline or the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro?
The Sharp Aquos R8s Pro leads on performance (76/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the HMD Skyline over the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro?
The Sharp Aquos R8s Pro is a better fit for active users.