HMD Crest has better RAM than HMD Skyline 2. In terms of display resolution, HMD Crest has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than HMD Skyline 2 which has resolution of 1612 x 720. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | HMD Skyline 2 | HMD Crest |
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.67 in | 6.67 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 12 MP + 8 MP Triple | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 39990 | Rs. 8999 |
The launch Date of the first phone is expected to be December 24, 2026 (Expected). The Expected cost of HMD Skyline 2 is Rs. 39990. The launch Date of the second phone is July 25, 2024. The cost of HMD Crest is Rs. 8999.
HMD Skyline 2 has IPS Screen type where as HMD Crest has OLED Screen type. HMD Crest has display density of 395 PPI & HMD Skyline 2 has only 265 PPI display density. Both phones have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
HMD Crest's larger 6 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to HMD Skyline 2's lower 4 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
They both have the same 50 MP + 12 MP + 8 MP Triple Rear Camera. HMD Crest will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 50 MP Front Camera in comparison to HMD Skyline 2's 16 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 16 and the second one on 14 version.
| Name | HMD Skyline 2 | HMD Crest |
| General | ||
| Model | Skyline 2 | Crest |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | December 24, 2026 (Expected) | July 25, 2024 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.42 x 163.86 x 7.99 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | |
| Bezel less | No | No |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) | Color OLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.67 inches, 720 x 1612 pixels, 144 Hz | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 265 PPI | ~ 395 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86.8% | |
| Brightness | 2000 nits | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 4 GB Extra Virtual RAM | Upto 6 GB Extra Virtual RAM |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 1 TB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 256 GB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | No | Yes |
| 5G Bands | n1, n3, n40, n28 and n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX Adaptive | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX Adaptive |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IP52 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | 2 Years of Quarterly Security Updates | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP (Wide Angle) 12 MP 8 MP (Depth Sensor) | 50 MP (Wide Angle) 2 MP (Depth Sensor) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR | Selfie Gestures, Selfie Slow Motion, Tripod Mode, FlashShot, AI HDR, Tone Control, Night selfie, AI Super Portrait, Super Night |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 16 MP Punch Hole | 50 MP Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p | 1080p |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v14 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen4 | Unisoc T760 |
| CPU | 2.7 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x2.7 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A520 | |
| Fabrication Node | 4nm | |
| GPU | Adreno 810 | Mali-G57 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 40W Fast Charging | Yes, 33W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | |