HMD Skyline vs Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
The HMD Skyline (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, while the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (2025) runs on the Dimensity 8350 Ultimate. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads — 65/100 vs 62/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4600); the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,673,316 vs 798,429).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Skyline
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
What makes HMD Skyline better?
- Better camera (75/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Tecno Pova 7 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1673316 vs 798429
- Better Geekbench Single: 1398 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4313 vs 2687
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4600 mAh
- Faster charging: 70W vs 33W
- Faster wireless charging: 30W vs 15W
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 90/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Skyline vs the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra scores 3 points higher (65/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads (69/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline leads (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads (72/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra notably outperforms the HMD Skyline (69/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra and the HMD Skyline are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra notably outperforms the HMD Skyline (72/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 44/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Skyline | Tecno Pova 7 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Dimensity 8350 Ultimate | |
| AnTuTu | 798429 | 1673316 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2687 | 4313 | |
| Display | 6.5" P-OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 70W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 30W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15 / HIOS 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 159.8×76.0×8.9 mm | 160.0×75.2×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | — | $300 |
Camera comparison
HMD Skyline
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
HMD Skyline
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Skyline
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless: 15W
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- Wireless: 30W
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Skyline and Tecno Pova 7 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads HMD Skyline by 52.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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HMD Skyline
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra notably outperforms the HMD Skyline (69/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra and the HMD Skyline are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (75/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra notably outperforms the HMD Skyline (72/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 44/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Skyline or the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra edges out the HMD Skyline by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the HMD Skyline and the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The HMD Skyline has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Skyline or the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The HMD Skyline leads on camera score (75/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Skyline or the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads on performance (69/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the HMD Skyline over the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a better fit for active users.