HMD Skyline was launched in India on Monday, almost two months after it was unveiled in Europe. The handset is powered by a Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chipset with 12GB of RAM. It has a 4,600mAh battery and comes with a self-repair kit. Users can disassemble and replace certain parts of the phone, including the display and battery. The smartphone runs on Android 14 out of the box and comes with a 108-megapixel triple rear camera unit and a 50-megapixel selfie shooter.
HMD Skyline Price in India, Availability
The HMD Skyline price in India has been set at Rs. 35,999 for the 12GB + 256GB variant. The phone comes in Neon Pink and Twisted Black colour options. It is available for purchase in the country via Amazon, HMD India website and offline stores.
HMD Skyline Specifications, Features
The HMD Skyline features a 6.55-inch full-HD+ (1,800 x 2,400 pixels) pOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate, 1,000 nits peak brightness, and Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection. It is powered by a Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 SoC, paired with either 12GB of RAM or 256GB of RAM. The phone runs Android 14 out of the box.
For optics, the HMD Skyline features a triple camera unit on the back, including a 108-megapixel primary sensor with support for optical image stabilization (OIS), a 50-megapixel telephoto camera and a 13-megapixel sensor, coupled with an ultra-wide lens. The front-facing camera has a 50-megapixel sensor for selfies and video calling.
HMD has equipped the Skyline with a Custom Button, which is placed on the left edge. This can be personalized to perform different functions using press-and-hold and double-press actions. The phone supports HMD Gen 2 repairability, according to the company. It comes with a self-repair kit that would help users unscrew the rear panel and replace the display in case of damage. The smartphone features Qualcomm aptX Adaptive audio supported dual speakers.
The HMD Skyline is backed by a 4,600mAh replaceable battery with support for 33W wired fast charging. It also supports 15W magnetic wireless and 5W reverse wireless charging. The phone does not ship with a charger in the box. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS, NFC, OTG, and USB Type-C.
For security, the HMD Skyline has a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. The handset has an IP54 rating for dust and splash resistance. It measures 160.0 x 76.0 x 9.0 mm and weighs 210 g.
