Side-by-side technical data
HMD Skyline vs HMD XR21
Comparison between HMD Skyline and HMD XR21: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from HMD.
The verdict
Your pick: HMD Skyline, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Camera and Battery & charging.
| Category | Skyline | XR21 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.3 | 5.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.4 | 4.6 |
| Camera | 7.8 | 5.1 |
| Connectivity | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| Battery & charging | 6.9 | 5.4 |
Which one is for you?
HMD Skyline, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 581,311
- against 402,100
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 6 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6E
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- Display Technology
- pOLED
- against IPS LCD
HMD XR21, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,800 mAh
- against 4,600 mAh
- Resistance Features
- IP68, IP69, IP69K, MIL-STD-810H
- against IP54
- SIM Configurations
- Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- against Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Skyline | XR21 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm Best value | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 710 | Qualcomm Adreno 619 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz Best value | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB Best value | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 581,311 Best value | 402,100 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,015 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 2,970 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core (4x2.40 GHz Cortex-A78 and 4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core CPU with 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold and 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB Best value | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR5 Best value | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | — |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 795 | — |
Design
| Specification | Skyline | XR21 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Pink, Black, Blue | Black |
| Body Thickness | 8.9 mm Best value | 10.5 mm |
| Body Width | 76 mm | 78.6 mm |
| Body Height | 159.8 mm | 168 mm |
| Weight | 209.5 g Best value | 231 g |
| Usable Surface | 90 % Best value | 77 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy Best value | Glass, Plastic, Polycarbonate |
| Resistance Features | IP54 | IP68, IP69, IP69K, MIL-STD-810H Best value |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | A | — |
| Repairability Class | A | — |
| Drop Test Count | 270 | — |
Battery
| Specification | Skyline | XR21 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | A | — |
| Battery Capacity | 4,600 mAh | 4,800 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Po |
| Fast Charge Power | 33 W | 33 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Removable Best value | Fast Charging, Non-Removable |
| Wireless charging power | 15 W | — |
| Charge cycles | 800 | — |
| Reverse wireless charging power | 5 W | — |
Display
| Specification | Skyline | XR21 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | pOLED Best value | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,000 nits Best value | 550 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.55″ Best value | 6.49″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 402 ppi | 406 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 144 Hz Best value | 120 Hz |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 3, HDR10, Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Always-On Display | Gorilla Glass Victus, Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant |
Sensors
| Specification | Skyline | XR21 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Skyline | XR21 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Skyline | XR21 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 14 | Android 13 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 14 Best value | 13 |
| OS Update Support | 5 years | — |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Skyline | XR21 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B43, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6E Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, Wi-Fi 802.11ac |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 Best value | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | A2DP, LE, aptX Adaptive |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, eSIM, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB 2.0 | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, eSIM, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 2,900 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 1,500 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Skyline | XR21 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | Stereo Speakers, aptX Adaptive, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | Skyline | XR21 |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | — | 599.99 € |
| Model numbers | TA-1600 | — |
