HMD Skyline vs TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro
The HMD Skyline (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, while the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300. By overall MobileRank rating, the HMD Skyline leads — 62/100 vs 51/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 798,429).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Skyline
TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro
What makes HMD Skyline better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1015 vs 1011
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (75/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 64/100)
What makes TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 798429
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 2687
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4600 mAh
- Lighter: 208g vs 209g
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (50/100 vs 45/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Skyline vs the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro, the HMD Skyline scores 11 points higher (62/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline leads (75/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro and the HMD Skyline are nearly equal (55/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the HMD Skyline notably outperforms the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro (90/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro (75/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Skyline | TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 798429 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2687 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.5" P-OLED | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.8×76.0×8.9 mm | 169.4×80.1×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Skyline
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
HMD Skyline
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Skyline
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless: 15W
TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Skyline and TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro leads HMD Skyline by 9.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro and the HMD Skyline are nearly equal (55/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the HMD Skyline notably outperforms the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro (90/100 vs 64/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro (75/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Skyline or the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro?
The HMD Skyline is noticeably better than the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the HMD Skyline and the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro?
The HMD Skyline has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Skyline or the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro?
The HMD Skyline leads on camera score (75/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the HMD Skyline over the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro?
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 40/100).