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HMD unveiled Skyline, its most powerful own-branded phone yet, featuring a design reminiscent of the Nokia N9. The company emphasizes its Gen 2 repairability, allowing users to replace a cracked screen or a failing battery in under 10 minutes.
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| HMD Skyline |
The Skyline sports a 6.5-inch OLED screen with Full HD+ resolution and a refresh rate of up to 144 Hz. It includes a 50 MP front camera with autofocus housed in a punch hole. Inside, it is powered by a Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chipset and comes with 8 GB or 12 GB RAM and 128 GB or 256 GB storage. It also has a slot for a microSD card, supporting up to an additional 512 GB of storage.
The back of the Skyline features a triple camera setup: a 108 MP main camera with OIS, a 13 MP ultra-wide shooter, and a 50 MP 2x telephoto camera offering up to 4x zoom. HMD has integrated AI technology with its AI Capture Fusion to maximize detail in photos.
The Skyline’s back cover can be easily opened by unscrewing a single screw, enabling quick fixes of cracked screens, bent charging ports, or depleted batteries using standard iFixit kits. iFixit will also supply the spare parts. The battery is a 4,600 mAh cell supporting 33W wired and 15W magnetic Qi2 wireless charging. The device includes a customizable button on the side for quick access to apps and features.
Running on Android 14, the Skyline will receive 2 OS updates and 3 years of security patches. It also features a Detox Mode, which lets users limit notifications and access to social networks when needed.
The Skyline is priced at €499/$499/£399, but it does not come with an adapter in the box. HMD offers a 33W wall charger for £30 or a 30W dual-port adapter for £20 on its website. Users can also purchase parts directly from the maker, with the display priced at $95, the battery cover at $30, the battery at $25, and the charging port at $20. The first purchase should be with a fix kit, offered by iFixit, which is $5 extra.