Essential Phone PH-1 vs HMD Skyline (128GB/8GB)

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Side by side comparison between Essential Phone PH-1 vs HMD Skyline phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

2/2/2026 4:53 PM, updated: 2/2/2026 5:25 PM

Compare HMD Skyline X Essential Phone PH-1 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.71"
IPS

1312x2560

13
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3040
mAh

(Non removable)

27Points HMD Skyline (128GB/8GB) Compare Essential Phone PH-1 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.55"
POLED

1080x2400

108
MP

50mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4600
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? HMD Skyline (128GB/8GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

7 Advantages Essential Phone PH-1	vs	27 Advantages HMD Skyline (128GB/8GB)
+128GB (114GB available)13% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	128GB (101GB available)
+185 grams (6.48 ounces)13% Lighter	vs	209 grams (7.32 ounces)
+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)14% Thinner	vs	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Titanium frame, glass front, ceramic backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
+1312x2560 pixels30% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2400 pixels
+504 PPI25% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	402 PPI
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
2.45GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)	vs	+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)10% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4	vs	+8GB LPDDR5100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
UFS 2.1	vs	+UFS 2.2Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
LTPS IPS LCD	vs	+P-OLEDAdvantage P-OLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supported	vs	+HDR10Advantage The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
60Hz	vs	+144Hz140% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
5.71"	vs	+6.55"15% Larger screen
(dual camera) 13MP + 13MP	vs	+(triple camera) 108MP + 50MP + 13MP6 times Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
1/3" inches	vs	+1/1.67" inches80% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/1.9 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 50MP5 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 10	vs	+Android 16Advantage Android 16 is newer and safer
4G LTE-A	vs	+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps	vs	+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps95% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
3040 mAh	vs	+4600 mAh51% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
27W	vs	+33W22% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
Not supported	vs	+Qi2 wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
1 slot (Single-SIM)	vs	+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Mono sound with dual speakers	vs	+Stereo sound with dual speakersAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster
5.0 + A2DP/LE	vs	+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

26 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo on both cameras

4K UHD (3840x2160)

Capacitive

Multitouch

+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Essential Phone PH-1	HMD Skyline (128GB/8GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Phone PH-1	Skyline (128GB/8GB)
Other model names	Essential PH-1 Unlocked	HMD Skyline (8GB RAM) TA-1600
Country or region available	(Europe), Canada, USA, Japan	(Global, International)
Brand	Essential	HMD
Release date	8/1/2017, Announced: 5/8/2017	7/19/2024, Announced: 7/18/2024
Depth	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.1 x 141.5 millimeters (2.8 x 5.57 in)	75.66 x 159.84 millimeters (2.98 x 6.29 in)
Weight	185 grams (6.48 ounces)	209 grams (7.32 ounces)
Build, materials	Titanium frame, glass front, ceramic back	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	IP54 certified: protection against dust and splashing	IP54 certified: protection against dust and splashing
📲 Display
	Essential Phone PH-1	HMD Skyline (128GB/8GB)
Display type	LTPS IPS LCD	P-OLED
Screen size	5.71" inches	6.55" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~85.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1312x2560 pixels	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	504 PPI	402 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	144Hz
Display features	500nits[typ]	1000nits[peak] HDR10
🤖 Operating System
	Essential Phone PH-1	HMD Skyline (128GB/8GB)
System version	Android 7.1 Nougat	Android 14
Firmware update	Android 10	Android 16
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Essential Phone PH-1	HMD Skyline (128GB/8GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 (SM7435-AB) (4nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.45GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Quad-core) 4x 1.95GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 710 (900MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 581402 (v10) Geekbench: 2899 (v6)
💽 Memory and storage
	Essential Phone PH-1	HMD Skyline (128GB/8GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	8GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	128GB (114GB available) UFS 2.1	128GB (101GB available) UFS 2.2
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Essential Phone PH-1	HMD Skyline (128GB/8GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload	1024/150 Mbps	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 17, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43) VoLTE	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
📷 Camera
	Essential Phone PH-1	HMD Skyline (128GB/8GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 13MP mono f/1.91/3.1"PDAF/Laser	(triple camera) 108 megapixels 50MP telephoto f/2.01/2.76"0.64µmPDAF2x-optical-zoom 13MP ultrawide f/2.51/3"1.12µm
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	12000x9000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	1/1.67" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	0.64µm pixel
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	4K@30fps 1080p@30fps
📸 Front camera
	Essential Phone PH-1	HMD Skyline (128GB/8GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	50 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.5 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Essential Phone PH-1	HMD Skyline (128GB/8GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound with dual speakers	Stereo sound with dual speakers OZO audio
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Essential Phone PH-1	HMD Skyline (128GB/8GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.2 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Essential Phone PH-1	HMD Skyline (128GB/8GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Essential Phone PH-1	HMD Skyline (128GB/8GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) HBA4633AA
Battery capacity	3040 mAh	4600 mAh
Charger, watts	27W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0	33W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	15W Qi2 wireless charging 5W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Essential Phone PH-1	HMD Skyline (128GB/8GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Stellar Gray, Ocean Depths	• Colors: Twisted Black, Blue Topaz, Neon Pink
☢️ Radiation rate
	Essential Phone PH-1	HMD Skyline (128GB/8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered