Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 128GB) vs HMD Skyline (256GB/8GB)

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Side by side comparison between Google Pixel 8a vs HMD Skyline phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

2/2/2026 5:26 PM, updated: 2/2/2026 5:26 PM

Compare HMD Skyline X Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 128GB) 12Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.1"
OLED

1080x2400

64
MP

13mp

8GB
RAM

Nona-core

4492
mAh

(Non removable)

14Points HMD Skyline (256GB/8GB) Compare Google Pixel 8a 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 (256GB/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!

12 Advantages Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 128GB)	vs	14 Advantages HMD Skyline (256GB/8GB)
+2.91GHz 64bit Nona-core (4nm)4% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)
+8GB LPDDR5XAdvantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.	vs	8GB LPDDR5
+UFS 3.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	UFS 2.2
+189 grams (6.62 ounces)11% Lighter	vs	209 grams (7.32 ounces)
+431 PPI7% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	402 PPI
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	5.2 + A2DP/LE
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	IP54 certified
128GB (101GB available)	vs	+256GB (222GB available)120% More internal storage for applications and files
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
HDR8	vs	+HDR10Advantage The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
120Hz	vs	+144Hz20% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
6.1"	vs	+6.55"7% Larger screen
(dual camera) 64MP + 13MP	vs	+(triple camera) 108MP + 50MP + 13MP122% Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
1/1.73" inches	vs	+1/1.67" inches4% 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) 13MP	vs	+(front) 50MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
4492 mAh	vs	+4600 mAh2% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
18W	vs	+33W83% 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	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

35 Common items in both devices

8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)

Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back / Aluminum frame, glass front/back

OLED / P-OLED

16 million

1080x2400 pixels

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

OIS: Optical stabilization

+28 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 128GB)	HMD Skyline (256GB/8GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Pixel 8a (GKV4X 128GB)	Skyline (256GB/8GB)
Other model names	Google Pixel 8a GKV4X	HMD Skyline (8GB RAM) TA-1600
Country or region available	Canada, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	Google	HMD
Release date	5/14/2024, Announced: 5/7/2024	7/19/2024, Announced: 7/18/2024
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.7 x 152.1 millimeters (2.86 x 5.99 in)	75.66 x 159.84 millimeters (2.98 x 6.29 in)
Weight	189 grams (6.62 ounces)	209 grams (7.32 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min	IP54 certified: protection against dust and splashing
📲 Display
	Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 128GB)	HMD Skyline (256GB/8GB)
Display type	OLED	P-OLED
Screen size	6.1" inches	6.55" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~81.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~85.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	431 PPI	402 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	120Hz	144Hz
Display features	2000nits[peak] HDR8 Always-On Display	1000nits[peak] HDR10
🤖 Operating System
	Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 128GB)	HMD Skyline (256GB/8GB)
System version	Android 14	Android 14
Firmware update	Android 16	Android 16
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 128GB)	HMD Skyline (256GB/8GB)
Chipset	64bit: Google Tensor G3 (4nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 (SM7435-AB) (4nm)
CPU	Nona-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.91GHz ARM Cortex-X3 (Single-core) 4x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A715 (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (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	ARM Mali-G715 MP7 (890MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 710 (900MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 1193525 (v10) Geekbench: 4384 (v6)	AnTuTu: 581402 (v10) Geekbench: 2899 (v6)
💽 Memory and storage
	Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 128GB)	HMD Skyline (256GB/8GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR5X	8GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	128GB (101GB available) UFS 3.1	256GB (222GB available) UFS 2.2
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 128GB)	HMD Skyline (256GB/8GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload	3000/1024 Mbps	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 41, 48) 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	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78)	SA/NSA (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 41, 48) 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
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
📷 Camera
	Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 128GB)	HMD Skyline (256GB/8GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 64 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1.12µm	(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	10120x6328 pixels	12000x9000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.73" inches	1/1.67" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	0.64µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical 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	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60/120/240fps	4K@30fps 1080p@30fps
📸 Front camera
	Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 128GB)	HMD Skyline (256GB/8GB)
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	50 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4128x3096 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	20mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 128GB)	HMD Skyline (256GB/8GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	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, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 128GB)	HMD Skyline (256GB/8GB)
USB	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.3 + A2DP/LE	5.2 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 128GB)	HMD Skyline (256GB/8GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 128GB)	HMD Skyline (256GB/8GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) HBA4633AA
Battery capacity	4492 mAh	4600 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 3.0	33W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	7.5W Qi wireless charging	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
	Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 128GB)	HMD Skyline (256GB/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: Obsidian, Porcelain, Bay, Aloe Google Cast	• Colors: Twisted Black, Blue Topaz, Neon Pink
☢️ Radiation rate
	Google Pixel 8a (GKV4X 128GB)	HMD Skyline (256GB/8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.11W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1W/kg (head), 1.12W/kg (body)	feature not registered