HMD Skyline vs TCL K70 SE
The HMD Skyline (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, while the TCL K70 SE (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G50. By overall MobileRank rating, the HMD Skyline leads — 62/100 vs 18/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the HMD Skyline has the bigger battery (4600 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 5 MP; the HMD Skyline is faster in AnTuTu (798,429 vs 184,328); the HMD Skyline has NFC for contactless payments, the TCL K70 SE doesn't; the TCL K70 SE is noticeably lighter (150g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Skyline
TCL K70 SE
What makes HMD Skyline better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 798429 vs 184328
- Better Geekbench Single: 1015 vs 200
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2687 vs 889
- Bigger battery: 4600 vs 3000 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 5MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (53/100 vs 12/100)
- Better camera (75/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 43/100)
What makes TCL K70 SE better?
- Lighter: 150g vs 209g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Skyline vs the TCL K70 SE, the HMD Skyline scores 44 points higher (62/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the HMD Skyline leads (53/100 vs 12/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline leads (75/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Skyline leads (45/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the TCL K70 SE (53/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the TCL K70 SE (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the TCL K70 SE (75/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the TCL K70 SE (45/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the TCL K70 SE notably outperforms the HMD Skyline (68/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Skyline | TCL K70 SE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | MediaTek Helio G50 | |
| AnTuTu | 798429 | 184328 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 200 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2687 | 889 | |
| Display | 6.5" P-OLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 540x1210 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 10W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 5 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 2 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 400 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 159.8×76.0×8.9 mm | 165.9×76.6×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 150 g | |
| Launch price | — | $55 |
Camera comparison
HMD Skyline
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
TCL K70 SE
- Main: 5MP f/2.2
- Front: 2MP
Display comparison
HMD Skyline
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
TCL K70 SE
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 540x1210
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Skyline
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless: 15W
TCL K70 SE
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Skyline and TCL K70 SE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
HMD Skyline leads TCL K70 SE by 333.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
HMD Skyline
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the TCL K70 SE (53/100 vs 12/100).
display
In the "display" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the TCL K70 SE (90/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the TCL K70 SE (75/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the TCL K70 SE (45/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the TCL K70 SE notably outperforms the HMD Skyline (68/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Skyline or the TCL K70 SE?
The HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the TCL K70 SE by 44 points (62/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Skyline and the TCL K70 SE?
The HMD Skyline has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the TCL K70 SE — 18/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Skyline or the TCL K70 SE?
The HMD Skyline leads on camera score (75/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Skyline or the TCL K70 SE?
The HMD Skyline leads on performance (53/100 vs 12/100).
Should you choose the HMD Skyline over the TCL K70 SE?
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 10/100).