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Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030) vs HMD Skyline (128GB/8GB)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Droid Mini vs HMD Skyline phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare HMD Skyline X Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030) 03Points
4.3"
TFT

720x1280

10.5
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

2000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
27Points HMD Skyline (128GB/8GB) Compare Motorola Droid Mini X
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!

Droid Mini (XT1030)} 3 Advantages Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030) vs Skyline (128GB/8GB)} 27 Advantages HMD Skyline (128GB/8GB)
+130 grams (4.55 ounces)61%
Lighter
vs209 grams (7.32 ounces)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C reversible connector
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
1.7GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)146%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GBvs+8GB LPDDR53 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (10GB available)vs+128GB (101GB available)9 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Not supportedvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
TFT LCDvs+P-OLEDAdvantage
P-OLED display is brighter and more vivid
720x1280 pixelsvs+1080x2400 pixels181%
Higher resolution screen
342 PPIvs+402 PPI18%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.3"vs+6.55"52%
Larger screen
(back) 10.5MPvs+(triple camera) 108MP + 50MP + 13MP15 times
Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
HDR photo only main cameravs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 2.1MPvs+(front) 50MP23 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 4.4.4 KitKatvs+Android 16Advantage
Android 16 is newer and safer
4G LTEvs+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE) 100 Mbpsvs+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps19 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
2000 mAhvs+4600 mAh130%
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
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.
Not supportedvs+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
4.0 + A2DPvs+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Govs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

24 Common items in both devices
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
16 million
LED flash
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
Capacitive
Multitouch
+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)HMD Skyline (128GB/8GB)
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ModelDroid Mini (XT1030)Skyline (128GB/8GB)
Other model namesVerizon Motorola DROID mini XT1030, Motorola XT1030HMD Skyline (8GB RAM) TA-1600
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandMotorolaHMD
Release date8/26/20137/19/2024, Announced: 7/18/2024
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)61.3 x 121.3 millimeters (2.41 x 4.78 in)75.66 x 159.84 millimeters (2.98 x 6.29 in)
Weight130 grams (4.55 ounces)209 grams (7.32 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersWater splash resistant (don't immerse)IP54 certified: protection against dust and splashing

📲 Display

Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)HMD Skyline (128GB/8GB)
Display typeTFT LCDP-OLED
Screen size4.3" inches6.55" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~68.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~85.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)342 PPI402 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registered144Hz
Display featuresfeature not registered1000nits[peak]
HDR10

🤖 Operating System

Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)HMD Skyline (128GB/8GB)
System versionAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 14
Firmware updateAndroid 4.4.4 KitKatAndroid 16
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)HMD Skyline (128GB/8GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro MSM8960DT (28nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 (SM7435-AB) (4nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Dual-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Quad-core)
4x 1.95GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 320Qualcomm Adreno 710 (900MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 581402 (v10)
Geekbench: 2899 (v6)

💽 Memory and storage

Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)HMD Skyline (128GB/8GB)
RAM memory2GB8GB LPDDR5
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)128GB (101GB available)
UFS 2.2
External storageNot supportedUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)HMD Skyline (128GB/8GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat3 (Bands 4, 13)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 networkNot supportedSA/NSA (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE 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 networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA

📷 Camera

Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)HMD Skyline (128GB/8GB)
Back camera (main camera)10.5 megapixels(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 resolution4320x2432 pixels12000x9000 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/1.67" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.64µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered4K@30fps
1080p@30fps

📸 Front camera

Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)HMD Skyline (128GB/8GB)
Front camera (secondary)2.1 megapixels50 megapixels
Front camera resolution1920x1080 pixels8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.5 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)HMD Skyline (128GB/8GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound with dual speakers
OZO audio
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)HMD Skyline (128GB/8GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C reversible connector
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP5.2 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSS-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)HMD Skyline (128GB/8GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)HMD Skyline (128GB/8GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
HBA4633AA
Battery capacity2000 mAh4600 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging33W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless chargingQi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)15W Qi2 wireless charging
5W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy26 hours (1.1 days)feature not registered
Standby336 hours (14 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)HMD Skyline (128GB/8GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• HAC M3/T3
• WiFi hotspot
Java framework
• Colors: Twisted Black, Blue Topaz, Neon Pink

☢️ Radiation rate

Motorola Droid Mini (XT1030)HMD Skyline (128GB/8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.02W/kg (head), 0.53W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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