Human Mobile Devices just launched the HMD Skyline smartphone with a repairable design called Gen2 Repairability, after it was introduced back in July. This enables at-home, user-friendly repairs on your smartphone by simply turning one screw to pop open the back cover using a screwdriver and guitar pick.
The phone has a 6.55-inch pOLED display, boasting a 144 Hz refresh rate and HDR10 video playback. It is powered by Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 SoC. There is a Custom Button so that users can set it up to do one thing when they hold the button down, and another when they double press it, such as shortcut to your favourite game, navigating home, launching personal assistant and more.
The phone has a 108MP rear camera with Hybrid OIS, 13MP ultra-wide and a 50MP telephoto camera for 50mm portraits. There is a 50MP front camera with autofocus and eye-tracking. It comes with in-built ‘selfie gesture’ hardware that can capture selfies by looking at the phone while making the universal peace sign (or one of three other hand signs) to activate the camera.
The phone packs a 4600mAh battery that promises up to 48 hours of use. In addition to 33W fast charging, it also comes with Qi wireless charging that lets you charge the phone with any magnetized Qi2 charger. The battery has been teased to maintain at least 80% of its original capacity after 800 full charging cycles, according to the company. It doesn’t come with a charger in the box
HMD Skyline specifications
- 6.55-inch (1080 x 2400 pixels) FHD+ 20:9 aspect ratio pOLED display, 144Hz refresh rate up to 1000 nits brightness, Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection
- Up to 2.4GHz Octa Core Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 4nm Mobile Platform with Adreno 710 GPU
- 12GB RAM, 256GB storage, expandable memory up to 1TB with microSD
- Dual SIM (Nano SIM, eSIM)
- Android 14, 2 years of updates, 3 years of security patches
- 108MP rear camera with Hybrid OIS+EIS, LED flash, 13 MP Ultra-wide camera, 50 MP telephoto camera, Capture Fusion technology, 50mm Portrait mode, 4K video capture, OZO Spatial Audio capture with wind-noise cancellation
- 50MP autofocus front-facing camera with eye-tracking focus
- Side-mounted fingerprint sensor, 2x Quick access buttons
- USB Type-C audio, Stereo Speakers, OZO Playback
- Dust and water-resistant (IP54)
- Dimensions: 159.84 x 75.66 x 8.9mm; Weight: 209.5g
- 5G SA/NSA, Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ax (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 5.2, GPS/A-GPS, Galileo L1/L5 dual-band, GLONASS, BDS, USB Type-C, NFC
- 4600 mAh (user replaceable) battery with 33W wired charging, (QC4.0 and PD3.0 PPS compatible), 15W magnetic wireless charging, 5w reverse wireless charging, Qi2 certified
Pricing and availability
The HMD Skyline comes in Neon Pink and Twisted Black colours and is priced at Rs. 35,999 for the single 12GB + 256GB version. It will be available from Amazon.in, HMD.com and at retail stores starting from tomorrow, September 17th.
Launch offer
- Complimentary 33W Type C fast charger
Commenting on the launch, Ravi Kunwar, CEO & VP – India & APAC at HMD, said:
After, the launch of HMD Crest 5G & Crest Max 5G, we are here with the HMD Skyline, a smartphone that combines artistry with practicality. The 108MP hybrid OIS triple rear camera, coupled with advanced features like Capture Fusion and Night Mode 3.0, makes HMD Skyline a must-have for photography enthusiasts. But we didn’t stop there; the HMD Skyline’s innovative Gen2 Repairability, with its simple one-screw mechanism, ensures that users can easily maintain their device, making it as enduring as it is powerful. Whether you’re capturing stunning visuals or enjoying the ultra-smooth 144 Hz OLED display, powered by the Snapdragon® 7s Gen 2 chipset, the HMD Skyline offers a seamless experience tailored for modern life.