HMD Skyline vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The HMD Skyline (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 62/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 798,429); the HMD Skyline is noticeably lighter (209g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Skyline
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes HMD Skyline better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 209g vs 224g
- Better display (90/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (44/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 798429
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2687
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4600 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 53/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Skyline vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 25 points higher (87/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the HMD Skyline (98/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the HMD Skyline is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (87/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the HMD Skyline (83/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Skyline and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (44/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Skyline | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 798429 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2687 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" P-OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 159.8×76.0×8.9 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $892 |
Camera comparison
HMD Skyline
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
HMD Skyline
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Skyline
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Skyline and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads HMD Skyline by 79.8% 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 Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the HMD Skyline (98/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the HMD Skyline is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (87/100 vs 75/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the HMD Skyline (83/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Skyline and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (44/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Skyline or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the HMD Skyline by 25 points (87/100 vs 62/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Skyline and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The HMD Skyline has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Skyline or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 75/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Skyline or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the HMD Skyline over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.