HMD Skyline (256GB/8GB) vs Motorola Edge 30 (256GB)

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Side by side comparison between HMD Skyline vs Motorola Edge 30 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 Motorola Edge 30 X HMD Skyline (256GB/8GB) 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.55"
POLED

1080x2400

108
MP

50mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4600
mAh

(Removable)

10Points Motorola Edge 30 (256GB) Compare HMD Skyline X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
AMOLED

1080x2400

50
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4020
mAh

(Non 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!

14 Advantages HMD Skyline (256GB/8GB)	vs	10 Advantages Motorola Edge 30 (256GB)
+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)9% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.5GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+6.55"1% Larger screen	vs	6.5"
+(triple camera) 108MP + 50MP + 13MP68% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(triple camera) 50MP + 50MP + 2MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+(front) 50MP56% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 32MP
+Android 16Advantage Android 16 is newer and safer	vs	Android 12
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4600 mAh14% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4020 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+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)
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
UFS 2.2	vs	+UFS 3.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
209 grams (7.32 ounces)	vs	+155 grams (5.43 ounces)35% Lighter
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+6.79 millimeters (0.27 inches)31% Thinner
HDR10	vs	+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
16 million	vs	+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
402 PPI	vs	+405 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
1/1.67" inches	vs	+1/1.55" inches8% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps	vs	+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files

36 Common items in both devices

8GB LPDDR5

256GB (222GB available) / 256GB (230GB available)

P-OLED / AMOLED

144Hz

1080x2400 pixels

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

OIS: Optical stabilization

+29 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	HMD Skyline (256GB/8GB)	Motorola Edge 30 (256GB)
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Model	Skyline (256GB/8GB)	Edge 30 (256GB)
Other model names	HMD Skyline (8GB RAM) TA-1600	Lenovo Edge 30 5G XT2203-1 Dual-SIM
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Europe), Brazil
Brand	HMD	Motorola
Release date	7/19/2024, Announced: 7/18/2024	5/12/2022, Announced: 4/27/2022
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	6.79 millimeters (0.27 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.66 x 159.84 millimeters (2.98 x 6.29 in)	74.24 x 159.38 millimeters (2.92 x 6.27 in)
Weight	209 grams (7.32 ounces)	155 grams (5.43 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP54 certified: protection against dust and splashing	IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing
📲 Display
	HMD Skyline (256GB/8GB)	Motorola Edge 30 (256GB)
Display type	P-OLED	AMOLED
Screen size	6.55" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~85.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~86.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	402 PPI	405 PPI
Colors	16 million	1 billion
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	144Hz	144Hz
Display features	1000nits[peak] HDR10	HDR10+ DCI-P3
🤖 Operating System
	HMD Skyline (256GB/8GB)	Motorola Edge 30 (256GB)
System version	Android 14	Android 12
Firmware update	Android 16	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	My UX
⚙️ Processor
	HMD Skyline (256GB/8GB)	Motorola Edge 30 (256GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 (SM7435-AB) (4nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ (SM7325-AE) (6nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Quad-core) 4x 1.95GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.5GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Single-core) 3x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Triple-core) 4x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 710 (900MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 642L (608MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 581402 (v10) Geekbench: 2899 (v6)	AnTuTu: 593065 (v9)
💽 Memory and storage
	HMD Skyline (256GB/8GB)	Motorola Edge 30 (256GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR5	8GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	256GB (222GB available) UFS 2.2	256GB (230GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	HMD Skyline (256GB/8GB)	Motorola Edge 30 (256GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	3000/1024 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
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 Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 41, 42, 43) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78)	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 78)
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, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
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	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 41, 42, 43) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
📷 Camera
	HMD Skyline (256GB/8GB)	Motorola Edge 30 (256GB)
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	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 50MP ultrawide f/2.2118°1/2.76"0.64µmPDAF 2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	12000x9000 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.67" inches	1/1.55" inches
Pixel size	0.64µm pixel	1µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	4K@30fps 1080p@30fps	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@120fps (slow motion) 720p@960fps (slow motion) HDR10
📸 Front camera
	HMD Skyline (256GB/8GB)	Motorola Edge 30 (256GB)
Front camera (secondary)	50 megapixels	32 megapixels
Front camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.5 (aperture)	f/2.3 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.7µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	HMD Skyline (256GB/8GB)	Motorola Edge 30 (256GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound with dual speakers OZO audio	Stereo sound Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
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
	HMD Skyline (256GB/8GB)	Motorola Edge 30 (256GB)
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	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C SlimPort®
Bluetooth	5.2 + 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	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	HMD Skyline (256GB/8GB)	Motorola Edge 30 (256GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	HMD Skyline (256GB/8GB)	Motorola Edge 30 (256GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) HBA4633AA	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4600 mAh	4020 mAh
Charger, watts	33W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0	33W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable
Inductive / wireless charging	15W Qi2 wireless charging 5W Reverse wireless charging	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	32 hours (1.3 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	HMD Skyline (256GB/8GB)	Motorola Edge 30 (256GB)
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: Twisted Black, Blue Topaz, Neon Pink	• Colors: Meteor Grey, Supermoon Silver, Aurora Green • Protective case included ThinkShield • Ready For
☢️ Radiation rate
	HMD Skyline (256GB/8GB)	Motorola Edge 30 (256GB)
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