HMD Skyline (256GB/8GB) vs Nokia 6 (2018)

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Side by side comparison between HMD Skyline vs Nokia 6 (2018) 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 Nokia 6 (2018) X HMD Skyline (256GB/8GB) 31Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.55"
POLED

1080x2400

108
MP

50mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4600
mAh

(Removable)

04Points Nokia 6 (2018) Compare HMD Skyline X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

16
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
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!

31 Advantages HMD Skyline (256GB/8GB)	vs	4 Advantages Nokia 6 (2018)
+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)20% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)
+8GB LPDDR5100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR4
+256GB (222GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (52GB available)
+UFS 2.2Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+P-OLEDAdvantage P-OLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+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 pixels25% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+402 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	401 PPI
+6.55"19% Larger screen	vs	5.5"
+(triple camera) 108MP + 50MP + 13MP10 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 16MP
+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)11% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.0 (aperture)
+(front) 50MP5 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+Android 16Advantage Android 16 is newer and safer	vs	Android 10
+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
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4600 mAh53% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3000 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+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.	vs	18W
+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) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
+Stereo sound with dual speakersAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls	vs	Mono sound (not stereo)
+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 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	5.0 + A2DP/LE
+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	+172 grams (6.02 ounces)22% Lighter
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+8.15 millimeters (0.32 inches)9% Thinner
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores

24 Common items in both devices

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

16 million

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo on both cameras

4K UHD (3840x2160)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

Capacitive

+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	HMD Skyline (256GB/8GB)	Nokia 6 (2018)
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Model	Skyline (256GB/8GB)	Nokia 6 (2018)
Other model names	HMD Skyline (8GB RAM) TA-1600	Nokia 6 第二代 TA-1054, Nokia 6.1, HMD Plate 2
Country or region available	(Global, International)	China, Hong Kong, Taiwan
Brand	HMD	Nokia
Release date	7/19/2024, Announced: 7/18/2024	4/1/2018, Announced: 1/5/2018
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	8.15 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.66 x 159.84 millimeters (2.98 x 6.29 in)	75.8 x 148.8 millimeters (2.98 x 5.86 in)
Weight	209 grams (7.32 ounces)	172 grams (6.02 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP54 certified: protection against dust and splashing	Not supported
📲 Display
	HMD Skyline (256GB/8GB)	Nokia 6 (2018)
Display type	P-OLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.55" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~85.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~73.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	402 PPI	401 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	144Hz	60Hz
Display features	1000nits[peak] HDR10	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	HMD Skyline (256GB/8GB)	Nokia 6 (2018)
System version	Android 14	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 16	Android 10
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	HMD Skyline (256GB/8GB)	Nokia 6 (2018)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 (SM7435-AB) (4nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 (SDM630) (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: 4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 710 (900MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 508 (650-700Mhz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 581402 (v10) Geekbench: 2899 (v6)	AnTuTu: 90435 (v7) Geekbench: 4225 (v4.4) GFXBench: 6fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	HMD Skyline (256GB/8GB)	Nokia 6 (2018)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR5	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	256GB (222GB available) UFS 2.2	64GB (52GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	HMD Skyline (256GB/8GB)	Nokia 6 (2018)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD 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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 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 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 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, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, 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	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
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	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
📷 Camera
	HMD Skyline (256GB/8GB)	Nokia 6 (2018)
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	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	12000x9000 pixels	4608x3456 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/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/1.67" inches	feature not registered
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	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	Zeiss optics
📸 Front camera
	HMD Skyline (256GB/8GB)	Nokia 6 (2018)
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	1/4" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	HMD Skyline (256GB/8GB)	Nokia 6 (2018)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound with dual speakers OZO audio	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	HMD Skyline (256GB/8GB)	Nokia 6 (2018)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
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 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	HMD Skyline (256GB/8GB)	Nokia 6 (2018)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	HMD Skyline (256GB/8GB)	Nokia 6 (2018)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) HBA4633AA	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4600 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	33W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0	18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	15W Qi2 wireless charging 5W Reverse wireless charging	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	16 hours
Standby	feature not registered	507 hours (21.1 days)
➕ Other features
	HMD Skyline (256GB/8GB)	Nokia 6 (2018)
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/copper, White/iron, Blue/gold
☢️ Radiation rate
	HMD Skyline (256GB/8GB)	Nokia 6 (2018)
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