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HMD Launches Repairable Affordable-Flagship Model

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Jul 18, 2024, 2:05 PM by Rich Brome
updated Jul 19, 2024, 10:22 AM

Updated: Removed mention of Bluetooth LE Audio, as data on that spec. is not consistent.

HMD today announced the HMD Skyline, the company's first "premium" model under its own HMD brand. The phone is easily repairable thanks to a unique "internal screw-driven camshaft" that lets you pop open the back cover with just the turn of a screw. The screen, battery, charging port, and back cover are all designed to be easily replaced by the end user or a repair center. The phone has high-end specs including a 108 megapixel main camera, 13 megapixel wide camera, 50 megapixel tele camera for 4x zoom, and a 50 megapixel front camera with auto-focus. The 6.55-inch pOLED display has FHD+ resolution, 144 Hz refresh, and Gorilla Glass 3. The recycled-aluminum-frame body is rated IP54 for water and dust. The 4,600 mAh battery can be charged with 33-watt fast charging. The Skyline also supports two-way Qi2 wireless charging (15W/5W). Other specs include Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 processor, 8 or 12 GB RAM, 128 or 256 GB storage (expandable), NFC, Wi-Fi 6E, and a fingerprint sensor. It has good support for most 4G and 5G networks in the US (particularly T-Mobile, and Verizon if they certify it). It will come in pink or black. The HMD Skyline goes on sale in the US this August for $499 unlocked. HMD is best known for making Nokia-branded phones for the last several years, but is now branching out to other brands, including its own.

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HMD Skyline

6.6" display FHD+ resolution
Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 processor 8 GB RAM
4,600 mAh battery
Telephoto Camera, Wide-Angle Camera, Memory Card Slot, NFC, Wireless Charging, Fingerprint Reader, Water-Resistant

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