HMD Skyline vs Sharp Aquos Sense8
The HMD Skyline (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, while the Sharp Aquos Sense8 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the HMD Skyline leads — 62/100 vs 49/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Sharp Aquos Sense8 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the HMD Skyline is faster in AnTuTu (798,429 vs 737,054); the Sharp Aquos Sense8 is noticeably lighter (159g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Skyline
Sharp Aquos Sense8
What makes HMD Skyline better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 798429 vs 737054
- Better Geekbench Single: 1015 vs 930
- Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (53/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (75/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 70/100)
What makes Sharp Aquos Sense8 better?
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2700 vs 2687
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Lighter: 159g vs 209g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Skyline vs the Sharp Aquos Sense8, the HMD Skyline scores 13 points higher (62/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline leads (75/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the HMD Skyline and the Sharp Aquos Sense8 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the HMD Skyline notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos Sense8 (90/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos Sense8 (75/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Skyline and the Sharp Aquos Sense8 are nearly equal (45/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Sharp Aquos Sense8 significantly outperforms the HMD Skyline (79/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Skyline | Sharp Aquos Sense8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 798429 | 737054 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 930 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2687 | 2700 | |
| Display | 6.5" P-OLED | 6.1" IGZO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.8×76.0×8.9 mm | 153.0×71.0×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 159 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Skyline
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Sharp Aquos Sense8
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
HMD Skyline
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sharp Aquos Sense8
- 6.1" IGZO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Skyline
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless: 15W
Sharp Aquos Sense8
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Skyline and Sharp Aquos Sense8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
HMD Skyline leads Sharp Aquos Sense8 by 8.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the HMD Skyline and the Sharp Aquos Sense8 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the HMD Skyline notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos Sense8 (90/100 vs 70/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos Sense8 (75/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the HMD Skyline and the Sharp Aquos Sense8 are nearly equal (45/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sharp Aquos Sense8 significantly outperforms the HMD Skyline (79/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Skyline or the Sharp Aquos Sense8?
The HMD Skyline is noticeably better than the Sharp Aquos Sense8 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the HMD Skyline and the Sharp Aquos Sense8?
The HMD Skyline has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Sharp Aquos Sense8 — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Skyline or the Sharp Aquos Sense8?
The HMD Skyline leads on camera score (75/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the HMD Skyline over the Sharp Aquos Sense8?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the HMD Skyline (75/100 vs 33/100).