HMD Skyline debuts as the spiritual successor to Lumia

HMD Skyline with digital balance

HMD Global today presented its flagship, but more precisely - mid-range smartphone HMD Skyline, which is unique in its own way. What makes it stand out?

First, a few words about the specifications. HMD Skyline has a 6.55-inch OLED display with Full HD+ resolution, 144 Hz image refresh rate and 1000 nits brightness, covered with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 The heart of the smartphone is the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 processor, and the power supply is provided by a 4600 mAh battery with 33-watt wired charging, 12-watt induction and reverse charging. The smartphone has a metal frame and glass back, as well as an IP54 tightness class. The photography package includes a 50-megapixel selfie camera, a 108-megapixel main camera with optical stabilization, as well as a 13-megapixel wide-angle camera and a 50-megapixel camera with a telephoto lens. In addition, the model supports eSIM cards and has an additional, configurable function key.

HMD Skyline
photo: HMD

What distinguishes HMD Skyline is its styling reminiscent of Nokia Lumia smartphones from years ago, but also the fact that the device is easy to repair. The casing is demountable, the modules are separated and connected to each other in a way that allows for quick disassembly and replacement. In addition, HMD Skyline is expected to have bearably long support - 2 major system updates, 3 years of security patches and 7 years of access to spare parts. The smartphone is also equipped with Detox Mode, a function that helps you calm down. It deactivates selected notifications, contacts or entire applications. It can be started in two stages - with the option to turn it off using the slider on the screen, or by requiring a restart of the smartphone. can be purchased in Neon Pink or Twisted Black colors and in 8+256 and 12+256 GB versions for EUR 400 and 500, respectively.