Finnish manufacturer Human Mobile Devices (HMD) is now offering the HMD Skyline, a unique smartphone that stands out with its large display, powerful features, and innovative repairable design. As reported by Gadgets360, the HMD Skyline is set to redefine the smartphone experience.
The new product sports a Lumia 920-like appearance and a 6.55-inch screen with a refresh rate of 144Hz. The Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 CPU powers the HMD Skyline and features a triple back camera arrangement, with the primary camera measuring 108 megapixels.
It boasts a repairable design, a testament to HMD's commitment to sustainability and user convenience. The HMD Skyline has a 4,600mAh battery that supports wired and wireless charging, ensuring it's always ready when you are.
The HMD Skyline offers incredible value, starting at EUR 399 (approximately Rs. 36,000) for the 8GB + 128GB variant, while the 12GB + 256GB version costs EUR 499 (about Rs. 45,000). It comes in two colorways: neon pink and twisted black, ensuring there's a style for everyone.
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A man holds the Nokia smartphone model 6 during a press conference of Finnish mobile phone maker HMD Global in Helsinki, on June 6, 2017.
The dual SIM (Nano+eSIM) HMD Skyline runs Android 14 and has been verified to receive two years of OS upgrades and three years of security patches.
It has a 6.55-inch full-HD+ (1,080 x 2,400 pixel) pOLED display with a 20:9 aspect ratio, 144Hz refresh rate, and a peak brightness of up to 1000 nit. Corning Gorilla Glass 3 provides even better screen protection.
It is driven via the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 CPU and can accommodate up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. Using a microSD card, users may extend the accessible storage space to 1TB.
The HMD Skyline has three rear cameras: a 108-megapixel primary camera with OIS and autofocus, a 13-megapixel ultra-wide camera, plus a 50-megapixel sensor. It includes a 50-megapixel selfie camera on the front.
The HMD Skyline has a fingerprint sensor on the opposite side and supports face unlock. It is equipped with dual speakers and two microphones for recording.
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Repairable HMD Skyline
The HMD Skyline features a unique 'Gen 2 repairability' design, which allows users to quickly remove and replace the screen using iFixit's self-repair kits. This innovative feature ensures that users can easily maintain and repair their device, prolonging its lifespan and reducing electronic waste.
HMD's new Skyline features a 4,600mAh battery and 33W wired charging. The battery supports 5W reverse wireless charging and 15W magnetic wireless charging. The Qi2-certified battery is touted to last up to 48 hours on a single charge.
Xiaomi Mix Flip Launch
Xiaomi has also showcased its latest and forthcoming foldable smartphone, the Mix Flip, before its July 19 debut. Xiaomi's new announcement also teases what its foldable smartphone will offer consumers, displaying its large cover screen that spans the complete display and its current design.
Lei Jun, Xiaomi's founder and CEO, has announced the Xiaomi Mix Flip smartphone to the world, showcasing the future foldable gadget and everything it offers. At first glance, the device revealed its multiple offerings to consumers, including its wide outside screen, which can produce displays such as Photos, Time, and access to several apps.
Xiaomi's decision to embrace a bigger outside screen and provide valuable and useable experiences is consistent with market trends that have increased the features of flip-type smartphones, which Oppo pioneered.
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