HMD Skyline
Smartphones

Skyline

HMD

Released Aug 1, 2024 · Analysis updated Apr 2, 2026

Smartphone with qi2 magnetic charging, user-repairable design with replaceable parts, detox mode, and daylong battery life. The HMD Skyline scores 70/100 based on 5 expert reviews in the smartphones category. Coverage includes reviews from Pickr, Techadvisor, Digitalreviews, and Pcmag.

Critic Score

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70

based on 5 expert reviews

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Low confidence · only 5 reviews

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Pros

  • Qi2 magnetic charging(4)
  • Easily replaceable parts(2)
  • Useful detox mode(2)
  • User-repairable(2)
  • Daylong battery life(2)

Cons

  • Overpriced(2)
  • Ip54 rating limits water resistance(2)

5 Expert Reviews

75
Independent publication10/2024

The HMD Skyline is a mostly positive handset that should be a little lower priced, and if you can find it for less, could be a solid bargain.

75
Established publication11/2024

The HMD Skyline is an ambitious mid-range phone that gets most things right, but also arguably doesn't quite succeed in its main ambition.

72
Independent publication02/2025

The HMD Skyline offers a compelling mix of repairability and digital wellness features but is held back by limited software support and average camera performance.

70
Major publication08/2024

The HMD Skyline offers fast charging and allows you to replace several of its parts if they break, but its awkward design and limited support make it less compelling than some competing Android phones...

60
Major publication08/2024

The HMD Skyline is a decent Android phone with some quirks, but it's only in the limelight because of its repairability and Qi2 charging capabilities.