Motorola Edge 30 (256GB) vs HMD Skyline (128GB/8GB)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Edge 30 vs HMD Skyline 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 HMD Skyline X Motorola Edge 30 (256GB) 11Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
AMOLED

1080x2400

50
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4020
mAh

(Non removable)

14Points HMD Skyline (128GB/8GB) Compare Motorola Edge 30 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 (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!

11 Advantages Motorola Edge 30 (256GB)	vs	14 Advantages HMD Skyline (128GB/8GB)
+256GB (230GB available)128% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	128GB (101GB available)
+UFS 3.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	UFS 2.2
+155 grams (5.43 ounces)35% Lighter	vs	209 grams (7.32 ounces)
+6.79 millimeters (0.27 inches)31% Thinner	vs	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	HDR10
+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	16 million
+405 PPI1% 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
+1/1.55" inches8% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/1.67" inches
+(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
2.5GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)	vs	+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)9% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
6.5"	vs	+6.55"1% Larger screen
(triple camera) 50MP + 50MP + 2MP	vs	+(triple camera) 108MP + 50MP + 13MP68% Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
(front) 32MP	vs	+(front) 50MP56% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 12	vs	+Android 16Advantage Android 16 is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
4020 mAh	vs	+4600 mAh14% 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
Not supported	vs	+Qi2 wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
2 slots (Dual-SIM)	vs	+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

35 Common items in both devices

8GB LPDDR5

AMOLED / P-OLED

144Hz

1080x2400 pixels

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

OIS: Optical stabilization

BSI sensor

+28 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Motorola Edge 30 (256GB)	HMD Skyline (128GB/8GB)
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Model	Edge 30 (256GB)	Skyline (128GB/8GB)
Other model names	Lenovo Edge 30 5G XT2203-1 Dual-SIM	HMD Skyline (8GB RAM) TA-1600
Country or region available	(Europe), Brazil	(Global, International)
Brand	Motorola	HMD
Release date	5/12/2022, Announced: 4/27/2022	7/19/2024, Announced: 7/18/2024
Depth	6.79 millimeters (0.27 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.24 x 159.38 millimeters (2.92 x 6.27 in)	75.66 x 159.84 millimeters (2.98 x 6.29 in)
Weight	155 grams (5.43 ounces)	209 grams (7.32 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing	IP54 certified: protection against dust and splashing
📲 Display
	Motorola Edge 30 (256GB)	HMD Skyline (128GB/8GB)
Display type	AMOLED	P-OLED
Screen size	6.5" inches	6.55" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~86.2% (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)	405 PPI	402 PPI
Colors	1 billion	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	144Hz	144Hz
Display features	HDR10+ DCI-P3	1000nits[peak] HDR10
🤖 Operating System
	Motorola Edge 30 (256GB)	HMD Skyline (128GB/8GB)
System version	Android 12	Android 14
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 16
User Interface	My UX	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Motorola Edge 30 (256GB)	HMD Skyline (128GB/8GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ (SM7325-AE) (6nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 (SM7435-AB) (4nm)
CPU	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)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Quad-core) 4x 1.95GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 642L (608MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 710 (900MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 593065 (v9)	AnTuTu: 581402 (v10) Geekbench: 2899 (v6)
💽 Memory and storage
	Motorola Edge 30 (256GB)	HMD Skyline (128GB/8GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR5	8GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	256GB (230GB available) UFS 3.1	128GB (101GB available) UFS 2.2
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Motorola Edge 30 (256GB)	HMD Skyline (128GB/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	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	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	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, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	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	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
	Motorola Edge 30 (256GB)	HMD Skyline (128GB/8GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 50MP ultrawide f/2.2118°1/2.76"0.64µmPDAF 2MP depth f/2.4	(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	8160x6120 pixels	12000x9000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.55" inches	1/1.67" inches
Pixel size	1µm 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@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@120fps (slow motion) 720p@960fps (slow motion) HDR10	4K@30fps 1080p@30fps
📸 Front camera
	Motorola Edge 30 (256GB)	HMD Skyline (128GB/8GB)
Front camera (secondary)	32 megapixels	50 megapixels
Front camera resolution	6528x4896 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.3 (aperture)	f/2.5 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.7µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Motorola Edge 30 (256GB)	HMD Skyline (128GB/8GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound Dolby Atmos	Stereo sound with dual speakers OZO audio
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	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
	Motorola Edge 30 (256GB)	HMD Skyline (128GB/8GB)
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 SlimPort®	USB Type-C (reversible)
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
	Motorola Edge 30 (256GB)	HMD Skyline (128GB/8GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor 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
	Motorola Edge 30 (256GB)	HMD Skyline (128GB/8GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) HBA4633AA
Battery capacity	4020 mAh	4600 mAh
Charger, watts	33W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable	33W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	15W Qi2 wireless charging 5W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	32 hours (1.3 days)	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Motorola Edge 30 (256GB)	HMD Skyline (128GB/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: Meteor Grey, Supermoon Silver, Aurora Green • Protective case included ThinkShield • Ready For	• Colors: Twisted Black, Blue Topaz, Neon Pink
☢️ Radiation rate
	Motorola Edge 30 (256GB)	HMD Skyline (128GB/8GB)
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