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HMD Skyline
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HMD Skyline

Released: 2024, July 18Price: $ 499.99 / £ 289.97 / € 327.82Status: Available. Released 2024, July 19

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 14, upgradable to Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades
CPUOcta-core (4x2.40 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUAdreno 710
NFCYes
SIMNano-SIM +, eSIM
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Size6.55 inches, 103.6 cm, 2, (~85.3% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeP-OLED, 144Hz, 1000 nits (peak), HDR10
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band
BrandHMD
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame, glass back
ModelHMD Skyline
Price$ 499.99 / £ 289.97 / € 327.82
RadioUnspecified
SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G
Video1080p@30/60fps
ColorsNeon Pink, Twisted Black, Blue Topaz
ModelsTA-1600
Single50 MP, f/2.5, (wide), AF
StatusAvailable. Released 2024, July 19
Triple108 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.67", 0.64µm, PDAF, OIS, 50 MP, f/2.0, (telephoto), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF, 2x optical zoom, 13 MP, f/2.5, (ultrawide), 1/3", 1.12µm
Weight209.5 g (7.41 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm SM7435-AB Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 (4 nm)
Display1060 nits max brightness (measured)
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71
5G bands1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA
Charging33W wired, PD3.0 PPS, QC4, 15W wireless (magnetic), Qi2, 5W reverse wireless
FeaturesLED flash, HDR
Internal128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
Released2024, July 18
Announced2024, July 18
Bluetooth5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
Card slotmicroSDXC
3.5mm jackNo
Dimensions159.8 x 76 x 8.9 mm (6.29 x 2.99 x 0.35 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Resolution1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Loudspeaker-24.4 LUFS (Very good)
PerformanceAnTuTu: 581311 (v10), GeekBench: 2899 (v6), 3DMark: 795 (Wild Life Extreme)
PositioningGPS (L1+L5), GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS
Battery (new)Active use score 10:47h

HMD Skyline Overview

About HMD Skyline HMD Skyline is another flagship from HMD's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2024. HMD Skyline has a wide variety of great specifications such as 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM with Qualcomm SM7435-AB Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 (4 nm) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

HMD Skyline can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

FAQ

Can I root the HMD Skyline?

The HMD Skyline supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does HMD Skyline support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many HMD devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting HMD Skyline void warranty?

Yes, rooting the HMD Skyline will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does HMD Skyline run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your HMD Skyline.