HMD Skyline vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The HMD Skyline (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 62/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,667,711 vs 798,429); the HMD Skyline is noticeably lighter (209g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Skyline
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes HMD Skyline better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 209g vs 226g
- Better display (90/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (44/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3667711 vs 798429
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2687
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4600 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 53/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Skyline vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 27 points higher (89/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Skyline (97/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the HMD Skyline and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the HMD Skyline (93/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Skyline (80/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Skyline and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Skyline | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 798429 | 3667711 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2687 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" P-OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.8×76.0×8.9 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
HMD Skyline
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
HMD Skyline
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Skyline
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Skyline and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads HMD Skyline by 78.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
HMD Skyline
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Skyline (97/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the HMD Skyline and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the HMD Skyline (93/100 vs 75/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Skyline (80/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Skyline and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Skyline or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Skyline by 27 points (89/100 vs 62/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Skyline and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The HMD Skyline has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Skyline or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 75/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Skyline or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the HMD Skyline over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.