HMD Skyline vs Motorola Edge (2024)
The HMD Skyline scores 6.0 in our rating, and the Motorola Edge (2024) scores 6.2. The HMD Skyline leads in performance and camera, while the Motorola Edge (2024) is ahead in battery and design. At launch in the US, the HMD Skyline cost $50 less ($499.99 vs $549.99). The HMD Skyline is the newer phone, announced Jul 18, 2024.
Key differences
Why choose the HMD Skyline
- Lower launch price $499.99 vs $549.99
- Newer model Jul 18, 2024 vs Jun 4, 2024
- More RAM 8 GB / 12 GB vs 8 GB
- microSD card slot
- Reverse wireless charging
Why choose the Motorola Edge (2024)
- Bigger battery 5,000 mAh vs 4,600 mAh
- Faster wired charging 68 W vs 33 W
- Bigger screen 6.6 inches vs 6.55 inches
- Brighter screen 1,300 nits vs 1,000 nits
- Better water resistance IP68 vs IP54
- Lighter 174 g vs 209.5 g
PhoneRanked scores
Calculated from specs, relative to phones from the same year and price range. How we rate phones
Spec
HMD SkylineMotorola Edge (2024)
Overall
6.0
6.2
Display
7.3
7.4
Performance
4.5
4.3
Camera
6.8
6.3
Battery
5.5
6.2
Design
7.2
8.6
Software support
4.3
4.3
Value for money
4.0
4.0
Display
Spec
HMD SkylineMotorola Edge (2024)
Size
6.55 inches
6.6 inches
Type
OLED, pOLED
OLED, pOLED Endless Edge display
Resolution
1080 × 2400 px
1080 × 2400 px
Pixel density
402 ppi
402 ppi
Refresh rate
144 Hz
144 Hz
Peak brightness
1,000 nits
1,300 nits
Protection
Gorilla Glass 3
Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Spec
HMD SkylineMotorola Edge (2024)
Process
4 nm
4 nm
Max CPU clock
2.4 GHz
2.4 GHz
GPU
Adreno 710
Adreno 710
RAM
8 GB / 12 GB
8 GB
Storage
128 GB / 256 GB
256 GB
microSD slot
✓ Yes
✕ No
Cameras
Spec
HMD SkylineMotorola Edge (2024)
Main camera
108 MP
50 MP, f/1.8, 1/1.56"
Optical stabilization
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Ultrawide
13 MP
13 MP
Telephoto
50 MP
—
Rear cameras
3
2
Rear video
4K@30
4K@30
Front camera
50 MP
32 MP
Front video
—
1080p@60
Battery and charging
Spec
HMD SkylineMotorola Edge (2024)
Capacity
4,600 mAh
5,000 mAh
Wired charging
33 W
68 W
Wireless charging
15 W
15 W
Reverse wireless
✓ Yes
✕ No
Charger in box
✕ No
✕ No
Design and build
Spec
HMD SkylineMotorola Edge (2024)
Dimensions
159.84 × 75.66 × 8.9 mm
159.63 × 71.99 × 8.09 mm
Thickness
8.9 mm
8.09 mm
Weight
209.5 g
174 g
Form factor
Bar
Bar
Frame
Aluminum
Aluminum
Back
Glass
Vegan leather
Water resistance
IP54
IP68
Fingerprint
Side-mounted
Under-display optical
3D face unlock
✕ No
✕ No
SIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM
Colors
Neon Pink, Twisted Black, Blue Topaz
Midnight Blue
Connectivity and features
Spec
HMD SkylineMotorola Edge (2024)
5G
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6E
Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth
5.2
—
USB
USB-C 2.0
USB-C 3.x
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
3.5 mm jack
✕ No
✕ No
Stereo speakers
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Satellite
✕ No
✕ No
IR blaster
✕ No
✕ No
Software
Spec
HMD SkylineMotorola Edge (2024)
OS at launch
Android 14
Android 14
OS updates
2 years
2 years
Security updates
3 years
3 years
Launch and price
Spec
HMD SkylineMotorola Edge (2024)
Announced
Jul 18, 2024
Jun 4, 2024
Released
Jul 18, 2024
Jun 20, 2024
Status
Released
Discontinued
US launch price
$499.99
$549.99
Green marks the stronger value in a row. Specs come from official manufacturer data, cross-checked with established tech media; each phone page lists its sources. Report an error
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