Background

The HMD Skyline was launched in the US, the UK, Europe, and Australia/New Zealand in July 2024 and is the fifth smartphone to be released under the HMD brand (HMD also makes Nokia phones). It follows the Pulse line released in April 2024 and the low-cost Vibe released in June 2024. Compared to the Pulse, Skyline offers higher screen resolution, better cameras, and more memory and storage.

The Skyline continues HMD’s efforts to make their smartphones user-repairable, which they began with the Nokia G310 5G, by introducing a new screw-driven opening mechanism.

Identification

The HMD Skyline can be identified by the model number TA-1600, which is printed on the back cover near the charging port. You can also find the model number by navigating to Settings > About phone. The Skyline is available in Neon Pink, Twisted Black, and Blue Topaz.

The HMD Skyline is also identifiable by its cameras. The Skyline has three camera lenses arranged in a triangle. Two lenses are vertically stacked near the left side of the back cover. The third lens is situated to the right of these cameras, centered between them. The flash is above this third lens. The text “108 MP OIS” is printed below the third lens.

The bottom of the phone has a USB-C port, a SIM tray (which also has a slot for a microSD card), two speakers, and a single Torx screw. The sides of the phone house volume up/down buttons, a power button, a customizable button, and a fingerprint sensor.

Additionally, the external frame of the phone has nearly square corners instead of the rounded corners typical of smartphones.

Repairability

The HMD Skyline netted an impressive 9/10 on the iFixit smartphone repairability scale. To learn why, check out our blog post: HMD Skyline—A New Twist on Repairable Smartphone Design.

Technical Specifications

Dimensions

  • 159.84 x 75.66 x 8.9 mm
  • 209.5 g

Network support

  • Up to 5G SA+NSA

Operating system

  • Android 14

CPU

  • Snapdragon 7s Gen 2

Memory and storage

  • Up to 12 GB memory with 256 GB storage
    • Memory and storage options depend on region
  • Micro SD card support

SIM

  • Nano SIM + Nano SIM/Micro SD Card slot (3-in-2)
  • eSIM

Display

  • Size: 6.55”
  • Resolution: FHD+ 20:9 (1080 x 2400)
  • Refresh rate: 144 hz
  • Brightness: 1000 nits
  • NTSC: 100%

Cameras

  • Main cameras
    • 108 MP OIS AF (main)
    • 13 MP FF Ultrawide
    • 50 MP Telephoto
  • Front: 50 MP AF
  • Other features:
    • Hybrid EIS+OIS
    • 50mm portrait mode
    • 0.5x - 4x zoom
    • 4k video capture

Connectivity

  • WiFi: 802.11 b/g/n/ac/ax/6e (2x2 MIMO)
  • Bluetooth 5.2 with LE audio
  • A-GPS, Galileo L1/L5 dual band, GLONASS, BDS
  • NFC

Battery

  • 4600 mAh
  • Rated to maintain at least 80% capacity for 800 charging cycles
  • 33W charging support
  • 15W magnetic wireless charging
  • 5W reverse wireless charging

I/O

  • USB-C (USB 2.0)
  • USB OTG
  • Analog audio output
  • Stereo speakers
  • Programmable Custom Button

Other

  • HAC2019
  • IP54
  • Biometric face unlock

Additional Information