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Launched May 15, 2026

HMD

Skyline

Retro design meets modern performance.

The HMD Skyline marks a return to classic Nokia design principles, updated for the modern era. It combines a distinctive 'Fabula' aesthetic with a capable OLED display and a clean Android experience.

7.8

Editor score

5-category aggregate

$520

starting price

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HMD Skyline in Yellow

Editor scoring

Display8.5
Performance7.5
Camera7.7
Battery8.2
Design8.8

Verdict

Pros

  • Striking retro 'Fabula' design
  • Bright and fluid 120Hz OLED display
  • Clean, stock Android experience
  • IP67 water and dust resistance

Cons

  • Mid-range processor performance
  • Secondary cameras are average
  • Charging speed is not class-leading

Full specifications

Display

Type
OLED
Size
6.67 inches
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels
Refresh rate
120Hz
Peak brightness
1300 nits
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Features
  • HDR10+
  • Always-on display

Performance

Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2
Process
4nm
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.40 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Adreno 710
AnTuTu
600000
Geekbench (single)
1050
Geekbench (multi)
2900

Camera

4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps

Rear camera

4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Widef/1.8
108

PDAF, OIS

Ultrawidef/2.2
8
Macrof/2.4
2
LED flashHDRPanorama

Front camera

1080p@30fps
Widef/2.4
32
HDR

Battery & charging

Capacity
4900 mAh
Type
Li-Po
Wired
33W
Wireless
N/A
Reverse
N/A
Endurance
115h

Build & design

Dimensions
162.4 x 74.9 x 8.0 mm
Weight
190 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame, plastic back
Water/dust
IP67
Colors
  • Yellow
  • Blue
  • Pink
  • Black

Software & AI

OS at launch
Android 14
Skin / UI
Stock Android
Update policy
3 years of OS updates, 4 years of security patches
AI features
  • Circle to Search
  • Magic Editor
  • Live Translate

Connectivity

Network
5G
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band
Bluetooth
5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
Yes
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
SIM
Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Infrared
No

Sensors

Fingerprint
In-display (optical)
Face unlock
Yes
Other sensors
  • Accelerometer
  • Gyro
  • Proximity
  • Compass

Variants & pricing

RAM
Storage
Price
8 GB
256 GB
$520
12 GB
256 GB

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