HMD Skyline with 4,600mAh replaceable battery debuts in India: Check prices

HMD Skyline went on sale in India on Monday, nearly two months after its launch in Europe. The phone is powered by the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chipset and is paired with 12GB of RAM. It is equipped with a 4,600mAh battery and comes with a self-repair kit. Users can remove and replace certain parts of the phone, including the display and battery. The smartphone runs Android 14 and is equipped with a 108-megapixel triple rear camera and a 50-megapixel selfie camera.

HMD Skyline India price, availability

The HMD Skyline is priced at Rs 35,999 in India for the 12GB + 256GB variant. The phone is available in Neon Pink and Twisted Black colours. The phone is available on Amazon, HMD India’s website and offline retail stores.

HMD Skyline specifications and features

The HMD Skyline features a 6.55-inch full-HD+ (1,800 x 2,400 pixels) pOLED screen with 144Hz refresh rate, 1,000 nits peak brightness level, and Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection. It is powered by the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 SoC paired with 12GB RAM and 256GB RAM. The phone runs Android 14 out of the box.

In terms of optics, the HMD Skyline comes with a triple rear camera setup that includes a 108-megapixel primary sensor with optical image stabilization (OIS), a 50-megapixel telephoto lens, and a 13-megapixel sensor with an ultra-wide-angle lens. The front camera has a 50-megapixel sensor for selfies and video calls.

HMD has equipped the Skyline with a custom button, which is located on the left edge. It can be personalized using long-press and double-click actions to perform different functions. According to the company, the phone supports HMD Gen 2 repairability. It comes with a self-repair kit that is said to help users unscrew the back panel and replace the display if it is damaged. The smartphone comes with dual speakers that support Qualcomm aptX Adaptive audio.

The HMD Skyline is equipped with a 4,600mAh replaceable battery and supports 33W wired fast charging. It also supports 15W magnetic wireless charging and 5W reverse wireless charging. This phone does not come with a charger in the box. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS, NFC, OTG, and USB Type-C.

For security, the HMD Skyline comes with a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. The phone is rated IP54 for dust and splash resistance. It measures 160.0 x 76.0 x 9.0 mm and weighs 210 grams.