HMD Skyline does not have OIS when recording 4k video which is a shame and it can not do 4k60fps recording, thought people may wanna know that. Also i found haptics and speakers to be very average. I dont really have experience from similar priced devices but for gamers out there, im sure there are better options with more powerful chips than SD 7s Gen 2 5:43 I made editing error, Skyline indeed is on the right despite labeled Pixel 8
@@silentreader77 mostly yes I think so too but for more demanding phone gamers it may not be best option in this price range . For me its everything I need powerwise for everyday use or casual gaming every now and then 👍🏻
In terms of gaming, my brother in Christ a 845 chipset from Qualcomm is enough for high-end android gaming as is. The only thing that's going to change from going higher in performance is your battery life when gaming at this stage. If you want your phone to double as a portable mid-tier PC, THEN higher performance is key, which already can be done with a SD845. And of course the 888 and the G3x gen 1 line. This chipset, is really good for gaming from what I can tell. The stock clocks for the gpu is really impressive and the memory bandwith is good, not impressive but good. Oh and for the love of god it has expandable storage, I have been waiting for the longest time to have a modern phone, at a reasonable price, that comes with the option again.
@@Tectonicia It is very tough market for sure . I think Skyline is smt bit different and hopefully it is atleast somewhat successful 👍🏻 what are your thoughts about Lumia inspired design ?
@@faaheim That is true to some extent for sure but its not always a good thing imo. I will upload vs video with Pixel 8 soonish with much more samples photos 👍🏻 I'm just thinking should I wait for August update to do that or just go with it because I already spent hours to capture plenty shots with both lol 😁
Everybody is waiting for the august software updates before judging the true performance of HMD skyline. However, many big brand feels threatened by now, Nokia is back.
From the result here. Pixel 8 died on the battle field. HMD skyline gets better camera than pixel. And this is the first time ever HMD zoom capability capture better photos and blows Pixel 8 into water. Should have compared to Vivo X100 Pro.
@@zerakyuusama3754 2 years is updates, 3 years security update. Poor software compared to pixel. Subpar cameras. Terrible support. This phone is way worse.
@@நவீன்குமார்-ப5ன the brand Nokia? Yeah maybe, but most of the Android phones maybe they're fast but full of bloatware except Motorola, Pixel, Nothing, etc
Hi. I think i love how simple your video actually is. HMD missed the opportunity to actually give an option for the Lumia style launcher, cos if you're gonna make a Lumia inspired smartphone, why don't you embrace it fully? 🙄😂. And yes, everyone wants to know how its camera compares to the best competitions out there🤭. For me, i think the cameras are quite decent, but I'm not sure if the skin tones might be accurate in different skin colours🤔. I might consider getting one, and make a detailed review on my UA-cam channel. 👍
Interesting comparison. I usually skip watching reviews by others until I have a test of my own so it wont be biased. But had to make an exception for this. My review device will arrive this week. Surpirsed to see the slightly choppy video and no stabilization. It was highlighted that it had hybrid stabilization for video capture. Anyway, August update will bring new features amd enhancement for the camera so i hope its all ironed out.
@@DrNokia_theoriginal well thanks for making exception haha👍🏻 now obviously this was just quick video , going through barely any features in general but I believe video stabilization is only for 1080p mode unfortunately since I was not able to enable it in 4k mode . To be fair it seems alright phone all around but I just can't help but to think it may be bit steep at 499$ for majority of people compared to competition. Well i do like it, even going to replace my pixel with it even tho honestly Pixel is ahead in pretty much everything from camera to speakers haha. Gotta support Lumia like desing!
@@DrNokia_theoriginal thats great to hear! May do somekind of update video after it drops 👍🏻 Should have been there at launch tho tbh because first impressions and wave of videos are so important but still its great news 😎
@@davebalanding Well repairability wise for sure Skyline is among the best phones out there no doubt! Different question how much most people value that Idk
I truly think, if and hopefully if hmd would make version 2 of skyline . They should probably make the side bit more rounded like the 930 , probably use a gunmetal/ raw aluminium body instead of black and try to make the cameras centred without the whole square hump . Then yes we got the lumia design back . Lumia design is pretty much minimalist done right with high emphasis on symmetry.
Yea body of the phone is very much like N9 ✌🏻 unfortunately after using it for a while otherwise quality does seem to lacking considering they ask 499$ for it 😥
@@KimTe63 I'm currently using the Nokia 8, almost 5 years but battery is starting to get very weak now, i'm in doubt between the X30 and the Skyline. X30 is only €250 now and the Skyline is €500 BUT with replaceable battery... I wonder is the X30 more a quality phone?
The device is beautiful, but from my previous experiences with the company, it does not provide support for its devices after their release, and this is something that does not inspire confidence. In addition, the price of the phone is considered high compared to the type of processor in the device.
You are first on youtube, with black version. Thanks man! I think it looks great, Lumia design is still awesome, maybe in next version they will put better hardware to new "Lumia" phones. Or maybe im wrong, is there are any lags, device is slow or something? Greets
Well for everyday use it feels just as fast as my Pixel 8! Have not had any lags etc so far which is great ✌🏻 now if I would do heavy stuff like video editing etc im sure it will feel slow compared to higher end phones . I have to say for 499 this phone should have had better chip inside buut still, it does not feel slow at all
@@taryarwinhtet7653 thanks for watching ✌🏻 I may consider doing more if I have time 🙁 it's pretty much all down to that 😁 anyways battery life from my early impressions seems pretty good
That's good to know I m very interested in buying this phone if they would be willing to sell the business edition with 5 year of security updates to me individually.
@@taryarwinhtet7653 Business edition should be available to everyone 👍🏻 well I don't know if everywhere but here in Europe seems to be and is priced at 579€ instead of 499€
Strange that only get 2 Android versions updates, then 3 years of security updates. I suppose it's not that back but as my Pixel 6a is coming up on 3years old and working fine I'd want at least 5years of OS updates, versions and security.
Have you noticed the screen brightness going up and down slightly when loading apps, getting notifications etc, mine has just gone back because it was doing this and the adaptive brightness was off
I noticed it, when I was updating apps, which I do everyday, after that just being on Facebook would cause it to go up and down, I had mine on 87% brightness, fiingers crossed I just had the runt of the litter, getting my replacement tomorrow
@@gamerblackops Ok that sounds weird , im gonna try to replicate that issue on mine and see what happens 😁 I barely ever have brightness that high unless it automatically goes there. So you had manually set it to 87% and it does that ?
It's so funny seeing phone reviews say that every flat slab phone is a nice design. It's a flat slab bro! They so look the same minus the cameras. Shill....
Ok bro😁 seems like it is smt away from you if others like it lol .. most phones these days are very round corners and this is smt bit different from the norm . Don't really know what your problem is
@shuhailrone5947 ummm why can't? Those are surprisingly close even in price my friend but against "flagships" is exactly what people wanna see Skyline against im sure
@@v_spread_smile_6088 Well in this case that was exactly the point lol when i said i let audience play along to decide which they prefer without knowing heh😄 guess you just missed me saying that. Will likely upload vs video against Pixel i have been working on and in that one everything is labelled right away and not switching 🫡
@@passion8gamer759 well yea I guess but at this point , does that name hold much value anymore? I think its good idea to start moving away from it and try build their own brand 👍🏻
HMD Skyline does not have OIS when recording 4k video which is a shame and it can not do 4k60fps recording, thought people may wanna know that. Also i found haptics and speakers to be very average. I dont really have experience from similar priced devices but for gamers out there, im sure there are better options with more powerful chips than SD 7s Gen 2
5:43 I made editing error, Skyline indeed is on the right despite labeled Pixel 8
I believe it is good enough for gaming, the camera still has room for improvements, software in general as well
@@silentreader77 mostly yes I think so too but for more demanding phone gamers it may not be best option in this price range . For me its everything I need powerwise for everyday use or casual gaming every now and then 👍🏻
Sir this Phone is not launched in India. Can you gifted me. Sir PLZ PLZ PLZ PLZ
In terms of gaming, my brother in Christ a 845 chipset from Qualcomm is enough for high-end android gaming as is. The only thing that's going to change from going higher in performance is your battery life when gaming at this stage.
If you want your phone to double as a portable mid-tier PC, THEN higher performance is key, which already can be done with a SD845. And of course the 888 and the G3x gen 1 line.
This chipset, is really good for gaming from what I can tell. The stock clocks for the gpu is really impressive and the memory bandwith is good, not impressive but good. Oh and for the love of god it has expandable storage, I have been waiting for the longest time to have a modern phone, at a reasonable price, that comes with the option again.
The camera on HMD Skyline is really good it just a pity that HMD sucks that advertising their phones 😢
@@Tectonicia It is very tough market for sure . I think Skyline is smt bit different and hopefully it is atleast somewhat successful 👍🏻 what are your thoughts about Lumia inspired design ?
@@KimTe63 it's fire! I want it in my hands
Slow rollout as well, hopefully they handled the release better than Pulse
HMD didn't even exist as their own device brand up until they launched the Pulse 2 months ago. Surely they will still need time to build the brand up.
Unpopular opinion: skyline's photo doesn't have that over processing look to it
@@faaheim That is true to some extent for sure but its not always a good thing imo. I will upload vs video with Pixel 8 soonish with much more samples photos 👍🏻 I'm just thinking should I wait for August update to do that or just go with it because I already spent hours to capture plenty shots with both lol 😁
@@KimTe63 Have you tried Gcam on the Skyline?
@@xabre16v I actually did and it sometimes resulted in better photos with indoors atleast. However constant ads made it unbearable lol 😁
@@KimTe63 Ok, well, there are so many Gcam ports, may take a while to find the right one
@@xabre16v Yeah maybe gcam could in some cases be better but official camera app just felt much better to use
Everybody is waiting for the august software updates before judging the true performance of HMD skyline. However, many big brand feels threatened by now, Nokia is back.
😂😂 have you ever used recent nokia phones and other company phones
Trust me, nokia is dead
From the result here. Pixel 8 died on the battle field. HMD skyline gets better camera than pixel. And this is the first time ever HMD zoom capability capture better photos and blows Pixel 8 into water. Should have compared to Vivo X100 Pro.
@@zerakyuusama3754 2 years is updates, 3 years security update. Poor software compared to pixel. Subpar cameras. Terrible support. This phone is way worse.
@@நவீன்குமார்-ப5ன the brand Nokia? Yeah maybe, but most of the Android phones maybe they're fast but full of bloatware except Motorola, Pixel, Nothing, etc
Nokia is gone, now it's HMD.
Hi. I think i love how simple your video actually is. HMD missed the opportunity to actually give an option for the Lumia style launcher, cos if you're gonna make a Lumia inspired smartphone, why don't you embrace it fully? 🙄😂.
And yes, everyone wants to know how its camera compares to the best competitions out there🤭.
For me, i think the cameras are quite decent, but I'm not sure if the skin tones might be accurate in different skin colours🤔.
I might consider getting one, and make a detailed review on my UA-cam channel. 👍
Interesting comparison. I usually skip watching reviews by others until I have a test of my own so it wont be biased. But had to make an exception for this. My review device will arrive this week. Surpirsed to see the slightly choppy video and no stabilization. It was highlighted that it had hybrid stabilization for video capture. Anyway, August update will bring new features amd enhancement for the camera so i hope its all ironed out.
@@DrNokia_theoriginal well thanks for making exception haha👍🏻 now obviously this was just quick video , going through barely any features in general but I believe video stabilization is only for 1080p mode unfortunately since I was not able to enable it in 4k mode . To be fair it seems alright phone all around but I just can't help but to think it may be bit steep at 499$ for majority of people compared to competition. Well i do like it, even going to replace my pixel with it even tho honestly Pixel is ahead in pretty much everything from camera to speakers haha. Gotta support Lumia like desing!
Pixel phones are good except in Asia like in the Philippines, it's almost impossible to order parts for repair so HMD has the advantage here.
@@KimTe63 just got confirmation from HMD's CPO that the frame rate drops and stability issues will be sorted out with the August update.
@@DrNokia_theoriginal thats great to hear! May do somekind of update video after it drops 👍🏻 Should have been there at launch tho tbh because first impressions and wave of videos are so important but still its great news 😎
@@davebalanding Well repairability wise for sure Skyline is among the best phones out there no doubt! Different question how much most people value that Idk
I truly think, if and hopefully if hmd would make version 2 of skyline . They should probably make the side bit more rounded like the 930 , probably use a gunmetal/ raw aluminium body instead of black and try to make the cameras centred without the whole square hump . Then yes we got the lumia design back . Lumia design is pretty much minimalist done right with high emphasis on symmetry.
Middle cam is atrocious when laying on the table!
One plus quality is not at par with HMD/ Nokia and also the ease of repairability that HDM is providing is great
If you're giving a good fight to any pixel, you have a great camera.
Skyline has better contrast in images than Pixel
Reminds me of the Nokia N9 so much back in the days. Congrats HMD, finally a good looking phone, but you should have branded it as Nokia.
Yea body of the phone is very much like N9 ✌🏻 unfortunately after using it for a while otherwise quality does seem to lacking considering they ask 499$ for it 😥
@@KimTe63 I'm currently using the Nokia 8, almost 5 years but battery is starting to get very weak now, i'm in doubt between the X30 and the Skyline. X30 is only €250 now and the Skyline is €500 BUT with replaceable battery... I wonder is the X30 more a quality phone?
how about using gcam on skyline?
i remember in early hmd day there was a huge gap between stock camera and gcam i tried on Nokia 7 and Nokia 2
I don't know, have not tried. I will likely do more detailed camera video soon with much more samples than here I had
I tried gcam on my Nokia X20. Not very good as for me. No manual focus, and too much colours
I wonder if the photos from Skyline can be better w/ Gcam.
The device is beautiful, but from my previous experiences with the company, it does not provide support for its devices after their release, and this is something that does not inspire confidence. In addition, the price of the phone is considered high compared to the type of processor in the device.
A Google Pixel 8a is a better comparison in terms of photo quality comparison. Otherwise, it is a great review! Thank you.
You are first on youtube, with black version. Thanks man! I think it looks great, Lumia design is still awesome, maybe in next version they will put better hardware to new "Lumia" phones. Or maybe im wrong, is there are any lags, device is slow or something? Greets
Well for everyday use it feels just as fast as my Pixel 8! Have not had any lags etc so far which is great ✌🏻 now if I would do heavy stuff like video editing etc im sure it will feel slow compared to higher end phones . I have to say for 499 this phone should have had better chip inside buut still, it does not feel slow at all
@@KimTe63 Price is gonna come down quickly
@@commongivemeanicknam it should. It's nowhere near worth 499
Thank you for nice reviews. in my opinion price a bit too high for camera and other phone spec . 🙂👍
@superpoon16 Definetly too much. 349-399 should be price point imo. Thanks for watching!🤝
I liked cooler tones on skyline
Nice finally seeing some reviews , I would prefer to see some photo at night or battery
@@taryarwinhtet7653 thanks for watching ✌🏻 I may consider doing more if I have time 🙁 it's pretty much all down to that 😁 anyways battery life from my early impressions seems pretty good
That's good to know I m very interested in buying this phone if they would be willing to sell the business edition with 5 year of security updates to me individually.
@@taryarwinhtet7653 Business edition should be available to everyone 👍🏻 well I don't know if everywhere but here in Europe seems to be and is priced at 579€ instead of 499€
Strange that only get 2 Android versions updates, then 3 years of security updates.
I suppose it's not that back but as my Pixel 6a is coming up on 3years old and working fine I'd want at least 5years of OS updates, versions and security.
Please move camera housing...move to middle like orginal lumia design
Yea that's what I thought also. But to be fair nowdays phones having 3 or more cameras, could be challenging fit all in middle
HMD need more aggresif on advertising
the launch like window need to download or already inside skyline?
5.43 the photo on the right wasn't the hmd skyline it was the pixel 8.
@@imrankhan-ob3es You are right 😁 my bad , actually its just labelled wrong . It was Skyline indeed right, just made editing mistake
@@KimTe63 it's ok friend I just thought I'd comment so people could see the correction 👍🏽
Have you noticed the screen brightness going up and down slightly when loading apps, getting notifications etc, mine has just gone back because it was doing this and the adaptive brightness was off
@@gamerblackops I have noticed auto screen brightness being too dim very often but I have atleast not noticed that specific problem myself 🤔🤔
I noticed it, when I was updating apps, which I do everyday, after that just being on Facebook would cause it to go up and down, I had mine on 87% brightness, fiingers crossed I just had the runt of the litter, getting my replacement tomorrow
@@gamerblackops Ok that sounds weird , im gonna try to replicate that issue on mine and see what happens 😁 I barely ever have brightness that high unless it automatically goes there. So you had manually set it to 87% and it does that ?
Yes, with adaptive brightness off@@KimTe63
@@KimTe63 did you see what I mentioned?
I just like a camera that can actually take a picture of what I’m seeing and not a over saturated fake BS picture
It's so funny seeing phone reviews say that every flat slab phone is a nice design. It's a flat slab bro! They so look the same minus the cameras. Shill....
Ok bro😁 seems like it is smt away from you if others like it lol .. most phones these days are very round corners and this is smt bit different from the norm . Don't really know what your problem is
Beautiful phone😍
💯
Nokia N9 is kinda back, but where is Cyan?
Handsome phone
Keep up the great work!
Pixel 8 and skyline has a huge difference nin their pricing too
Millä opetaattorilla sai 399? 😎
Elisalla asiakasetu hinta 399€. Edelleen tuo hinta pitäis olla siellä tarjolla👍
love ur place
Nice 🙂🙂👍
I love skyline 👈
i wish it had more colors
@@lumia_dayZ Yes, I think there are more colors coming tho. Wish yellow was available, only color I would have picked over black 😎
Oooh, yellow Lumia is legend
Nice 👍
Nice
Sorry, but the skyline shouldn't use 'skyline' as this phone line as the spec even can't rival with Budget phone like Poco Iqoo etc 😅
HMD have Nokia naming rights.. They should have go with nokia brand name
Hmmm the curch pictures: I prefer the Skyline. The colors of the Pixel 8 are too much....looks a little like "plastic"
Hallo,
welche Windows-Phone Launcher ist Das???
It was called Launcher 10. There is also one similar to WP called Square Home
@@KimTe63 Danke
Why hmd logo....if it had a Nokia logo I would love to have it
You cannot compare between flasgship phone with mid range phone..of course flagship gonna win 😅
@shuhailrone5947 ummm why can't? Those are surprisingly close even in price my friend but against "flagships" is exactly what people wanna see Skyline against im sure
agree
More hmd video
Bro where are you from. Love From india ❤
It should be in widows
Does it comes with stock android ?? Reply me anyone.
@@hemanths6181 pretty much with few additions
There Ads in settings
This cam is totally crap. Thx for the info 🥰🥰
Well Idk totally crap 😁 pixel 8 just happens to be pretty close to best point and shoot out there atm so pretty tough competition
Are you kidding... pixel photos are over sharpened... basically its the details on pixel photos....its the world best camera company
Model Number tell me HMD
Don't switch left and right images it's disorienting, stick to one brand left and one brand right.
@@v_spread_smile_6088 Well in this case that was exactly the point lol when i said i let audience play along to decide which they prefer without knowing heh😄 guess you just missed me saying that. Will likely upload vs video against Pixel i have been working on and in that one everything is labelled right away and not switching 🫡
Pixel 8 is good
What app did you use for windows aesthetic?
Launcher 10 was in the video 👍🏻 there is also launcher called Square Home which is pretty cool and similar to wp but with its own twist
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the video shakes are atrocious
It's like a galaxy ultra with a fake screen bought from amazon.
@@privacyhelp 😁😁 cmon bro you didn't have to do HMD dirty like that
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The camera layout looks generic
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I want this HMD skyline device gift me brother
Hmd only using nokia name for profit
@@passion8gamer759 well yea I guess but at this point , does that name hold much value anymore? I think its good idea to start moving away from it and try build their own brand 👍🏻
@@KimTe63 just use and throw
Hmd guys are not strangers for Nokia
@@KimTe63Pa da,ali trenutno koriste sve Nokijine patente.
Bad design....ever
Awesome video ❤
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