Xiaomi Redmi 7A (12MP 32GB) vs HMD Skyline (128GB/8GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 7A 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 Xiaomi Redmi 7A (12MP 32GB) 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.45"
IPS

720x1440

12
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

37Points HMD Skyline (128GB/8GB) Compare Xiaomi Redmi 7A 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!

2 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 7A (12MP 32GB)	vs	37 Advantages HMD Skyline (128GB/8GB)
+165 grams (5.78 ounces)27% Lighter	vs	209 grams (7.32 ounces)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
2GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)39% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+8GB LPDDR53 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (21GB available)	vs	+128GB (101GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.1	vs	+UFS 2.2Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
9.55 millimeters (0.38 inches)	vs	+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)7% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+P-OLEDAdvantage P-OLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supported	vs	+HDR10Advantage The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
60Hz	vs	+144Hz140% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
720x1440 pixels	vs	+1080x2400 pixels150% Higher resolution screen
295 PPI	vs	+402 PPI36% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.45"	vs	+6.55"20% Larger screen
(back) 12MP	vs	+(triple camera) 108MP + 50MP + 13MP13 times Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
1/2.9" inches	vs	+1/1.67" inches74% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)22% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 50MP9 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 10	vs	+Android 16Advantage Android 16 is newer and safer
4G LTE	vs	+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps12 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
4000 mAh	vs	+4600 mAh15% 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
5W	vs	+33W6 times 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.
Not supported	vs	+Qi2 wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	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
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

21 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo on both cameras

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

Capacitive

Multitouch

+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Redmi 7A (12MP 32GB)	HMD Skyline (128GB/8GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Redmi 7A (12MP 32GB)	Skyline (128GB/8GB)
Other model names	Redmi 7A (Global) M1903C3EG, M1903C3EH, M1903C3EI, MZB7813EU	HMD Skyline (8GB RAM) TA-1600
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International), India	(Global, International)
Brand	Xiaomi	HMD
Release date	7/1/2019	7/19/2024, Announced: 7/18/2024
Depth	9.55 millimeters (0.38 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.41 x 146.3 millimeters (2.77 x 5.76 in)	75.66 x 159.84 millimeters (2.98 x 6.29 in)
Weight	165 grams (5.78 ounces)	209 grams (7.32 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)	IP54 certified: protection against dust and splashing
📲 Display
	Redmi 7A (12MP 32GB)	HMD Skyline (128GB/8GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	P-OLED
Screen size	5.45" inches	6.55" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~74.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~85.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1440 pixels (18:9)	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	295 PPI	402 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	144Hz
Display features	Not supported	1000nits[peak] HDR10
🤖 Operating System
	Redmi 7A (12MP 32GB)	HMD Skyline (128GB/8GB)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 14
Firmware update	Android 10	Android 16
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Redmi 7A (12MP 32GB)	HMD Skyline (128GB/8GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 SDM439 (12nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 (SM7435-AB) (4nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Dual-core) 6x 1.45GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-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 505 650Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 710 (900MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 581402 (v10) Geekbench: 2899 (v6)
💽 Memory and storage
	Redmi 7A (12MP 32GB)	HMD Skyline (128GB/8GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	8GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	32GB (21GB available) eMMC 5.1	128GB (101GB available) UFS 2.2
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Redmi 7A (12MP 32GB)	HMD Skyline (128GB/8GB)
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	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	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 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 VoLTE M1903C3EG, MZB7813EU (Global version): LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (38, 40) M1903C3EI, MZB7989IN, MZB7800IN, MZB8008IN, M1903C3EH (India, APAC version): LTE (1, 3, 5, 8) TD-LTE (40, 41)	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	Not supported	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	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 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	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, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
📷 Camera
	Redmi 7A (12MP 32GB)	HMD Skyline (128GB/8GB)
Back camera (main camera)	12 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 resolution	4000x3000 pixels	12000x9000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.9" inches	1/1.67" inches
Pixel size	1.25µm pixel	0.64µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital 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	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	4K@30fps 1080p@30fps
📸 Front camera
	Redmi 7A (12MP 32GB)	HMD Skyline (128GB/8GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	50 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.5 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/5" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Redmi 7A (12MP 32GB)	HMD Skyline (128GB/8GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound with dual speakers OZO audio
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, 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
	Redmi 7A (12MP 32GB)	HMD Skyline (128GB/8GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	5.2 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) 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, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Redmi 7A (12MP 32GB)	HMD Skyline (128GB/8GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Redmi 7A (12MP 32GB)	HMD Skyline (128GB/8GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) HBA4633AA
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	4600 mAh
Charger, watts	5W (5V/1A) Wired charging	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	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	456 hours (19 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Redmi 7A (12MP 32GB)	HMD Skyline (128GB/8GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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: Black, Blue, Gold • MIUI 12 • Sony IMX486 back camera sensor • WiFi Display • 10W fast charge support, but includes normal 5W charger*	• Colors: Twisted Black, Blue Topaz, Neon Pink
☢️ Radiation rate
	Redmi 7A (12MP 32GB)	HMD Skyline (128GB/8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1W/kg (head), 1.12W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.56W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body)	feature not registered