The HMD Skyline was recently launched in Kenya and is available in stores starting from Ksh 58,000. This is the latest from the company and is not cheap as you have noticed. At this price, this is a competitor to devices like the OPPO Reno 12 F, Reno 12 5G, Tecno Camon 30 premier just to name a few. These are very good phones from 2024 and may be on your list if you are also looking to buy the Skyline from HMD.
The Skyline follows HMD’s recent focus on repairability. It has a glass back which is removable and an aluminium frame. This is quite different from most other smartphones we have on the market with back covers that are a bit difficult to remove. For those who have always wanted a phone with the back that is easy to remove, this might be the perfect choice.
The HMD Skyline comes with the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 processor. It has up to 12GB of RAM and up to 256GB of expandable storage space. We do not see that many phones with this processor as most of the ones mentioned above are powered by mediaTek Dimensity processors. This is a unique approach by HMD and I am curious how the market reception will be.
Have a look at the key specifications of the phone below.
HMD Skyline Specs
| Specs | HMD Skyline Specifications | |
| Price | From Ksh 58,000 | |
| Weight | 209.5 g | |
| Dimensions | 159.8 x 76 x 8.9 mm | |
| Display | Size | 6.55 inches, 144Hz, Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Type | P-OLED, HDR10 | |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels | |
| Platform | Operating System | Android 14 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | |
| CPU | Octa-core (4×2.40 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4×1.95 GHz Cortex-A55) | |
| GPU | Adreno 710 | |
| Storage | Internal space | 8 /12GB RAM, 128/256 GB storage |
| MicroSD card Slot | Yes, microSDXC | |
| Camera | Rear Facing Camera | Triple 108MP + 50MP + 13MP |
| Features | LED flash, HDR | |
| Video Recording | Yes, up to 4K@30 fps | |
| Front facing camera | 50MP | |
| Connectivity | Cellular Data | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh non-removable battery, 33W wired charging, 15W wireless | |
| Available colors | Neon Pink, Twisted Black, Blue Topaz | |
How much is the HMD Skyline in Kenya?
You can get this phone starting for ksh 58,000 for the 8GB variant.
Who makes HMD phones?
HMD phones are by FIH Mobile a subsidiary of Foxconn, the same company that makes iPhones.
Are HMD and Nokia the same?
HMD has previously licensed the Nokia brand to make some Nokia smartphones and feature phones. Nokia is a key shareholder in HMD.
What country is HMD?
HMD is based in Finland with its headquarters in Espoo near Helsinki. Nokia is one of the key shareholders in HMD.
What does HMD stand for in Nokia?
HMD stands for Human Mobile Devices and this is the brand that has been responsible for the Nokia branded devices we have on the market.
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