HMD Skyline (128GB/8GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A20 (SM-A205F/DS)

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Side by side comparison between HMD Skyline vs Samsung Galaxy A20 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 Samsung Galaxy A20 X HMD Skyline (128GB/8GB) 32Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.55"
POLED

1080x2400

108
MP

50mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4600
mAh

(Removable)

04Points Samsung Galaxy A20 (SM-A205F/DS) Compare HMD Skyline X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
AMOLED

720x1560

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non 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!

32 Advantages HMD Skyline (128GB/8GB)	vs	4 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A20 (SM-A205F/DS)
+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)86% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)
+8GB LPDDR5167% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR4X
+128GB (101GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (21GB available)
+UFS 2.2Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+HDR10Advantage The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+144Hz140% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	60Hz
+1080x2400 pixels131% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1560 pixels
+402 PPI50% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	268 PPI
+6.55"2% Larger screen	vs	6.4"
+(triple camera) 108MP + 50MP + 13MP9 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 13MP + 5MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+f/1.8 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.9 (aperture)
+(front) 50MP5 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 16Advantage Android 16 is newer and safer	vs	Android 11
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps12 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4600 mAh15% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4000 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+33W120% 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.	vs	15W
+Qi2 wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.	vs	Not supported
+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+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	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	5.0 + A2DP/LE
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+IP54 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
209 grams (7.32 ounces)	vs	+169 grams (5.92 ounces)24% Lighter
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)14% Thinner
P-OLED	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores

22 Common items in both devices

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

16 million

LED flash

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

HDR photo on both cameras

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

Capacitive

+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	HMD Skyline (128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205F/DS)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Skyline (128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205F/DS)
Other model names	HMD Skyline (8GB RAM) TA-1600	Galaxy A20 SM-A205F/Dual-Sim
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Europe), (Global, International), India
Brand	HMD	Samsung
Release date	7/19/2024, Announced: 7/18/2024	4/5/2019, Announced: 3/19/2019
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.66 x 159.84 millimeters (2.98 x 6.29 in)	74.7 x 158.4 millimeters (2.94 x 6.24 in)
Weight	209 grams (7.32 ounces)	169 grams (5.92 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP54 certified: protection against dust and splashing	Not supported
📲 Display
	HMD Skyline (128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205F/DS)
Display type	P-OLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.55" inches	6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~85.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~85% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	720x1560 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	402 PPI	268 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	144Hz	60Hz
Display features	1000nits[peak] HDR10	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	HMD Skyline (128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205F/DS)
System version	Android 14	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 16	Android 11
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 2.5 / 3.1
⚙️ Processor
	HMD Skyline (128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205F/DS)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 (SM7435-AB) (4nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7884 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Quad-core) 4x 1.95GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core) 6x 1.35GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 710 (900MHz)	ARM Mali-G71 MP2 (770MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 581402 (v10) Geekbench: 2899 (v6)	AnTuTu: 122778 (v9)
💽 Memory and storage
	HMD Skyline (128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205F/DS)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR5	3GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (101GB available) UFS 2.2	32GB (21GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	HMD Skyline (128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205F/DS)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G
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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	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	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	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	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	HMD Skyline (128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205F/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 108 megapixels 50MP telephoto f/2.01/2.76"0.64µmPDAF2x-optical-zoom 13MP ultrawide f/2.51/3"1.12µm	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.212mm
Main camera resolution	12000x9000 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	28mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/1.67" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.64µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	4K@30fps 1080p@30fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	HMD Skyline (128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205F/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	50 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.5 (aperture)	f/2.0 (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
	HMD Skyline (128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205F/DS)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound with dual speakers OZO audio	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	HMD Skyline (128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205F/DS)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.2 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	HMD Skyline (128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205F/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	HMD Skyline (128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205F/DS)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) HBA4633AA	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4600 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	33W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	15W Qi2 wireless charging 5W Reverse wireless charging	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	26 hours (1.1 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	HMD Skyline (128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205F/DS)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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: Twisted Black, Blue Topaz, Neon Pink	• Colors: Black, Deep Blue, Red, Coral Orange
☢️ Radiation rate
	HMD Skyline (128GB/8GB)	Galaxy A20 (SM-A205F/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.23W/kg (head), 1.38W/kg (body)