HMD Skyline vs RugOne Xever 8
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
HMD Skyline
7category wins
RugOne Xever 8
1category wins
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
HMD Skyline
Faster chip
HMD Skyline
Bigger battery
RugOne Xever 8
Faster charging
HMD Skyline
Higher-resolution camera
HMD Skyline
Better display
HMD Skyline
Lighter body
HMD Skyline
Best value for money
HMD Skyline
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | HMD Skyline | RugOne Xever 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.55 | 6.5 |
| Panel Type | P-OLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 2400 | 2400 |
| Resolution Width | 1080 | 1080 |
| Refresh Rate | 144 | 120 |
| Peak Brightness | 1000 | 680 |
| PPI | 402 | 405 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Screen-to-body | 85.3 | 75.9 |
Platform
| Spec | HMD Skyline | RugOne Xever 8 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.40 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 710 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | Helio G200 |
| Process (nm) | 4 | — |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 14 | 16 |
Benchmarks
Geekbench (Single-Core)
HMD Skyline +40%Geekbench (Multi-Core)
HMD Skyline +39%AnTuTu
HMD Skyline +32%| Spec | HMD Skyline | RugOne Xever 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | 1,015 | 724 |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | 2,687 | 1,927 |
| AnTuTu | 798,429 | 603,568 |
Memory
| Spec | HMD Skyline | RugOne Xever 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Other | — | UFS 2.2 |
| Variants | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | HMD Skyline | RugOne Xever 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS | 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash, HDR | Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 3 | 2 |
| Lens | — | 20 MP, f/1.8 |
| Telephoto | 50 MP, f/2, (telephoto) | — |
| ultrawide | 13 MP, f/2.5, (ultrawide) | — |
| Wide | 108 MP, f/1.8, (wide) | 64 MP, f/1.9, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | HMD Skyline | RugOne Xever 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 50 MP, f/2.5, (wide) | 32 MP, f/2.5, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | HMD Skyline | RugOne Xever 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 4600 | 4800 |
| Chemistry | — | Li-Po |
| Wired Charging (W) | 33 | 18 |
| Wireless Charging (W) | 15 | — |
Body
| Spec | HMD Skyline | RugOne Xever 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame, glass back | — |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) |
| Height (mm) | 159.8 | 168 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.9 | 14 |
| Other | — | IP68/IP69K dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 2m for 30 min) Drop resistant up to 2m MIL-STD-810H compliant Dedicated flashlight (230 lumens) |
| Weight (g) | 209.5 | 320 |
| Width (mm) | 76 | 80 |
Launch
| Spec | HMD Skyline | RugOne Xever 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024, July 18 | 2026, May |
| Status | Available. Released 2024, July 19 | Available. Released 2026, May |
Network
| Spec | HMD Skyline | RugOne Xever 8 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66, 71 |
| 5G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA | — |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | HMD Skyline | RugOne Xever 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| infrared port | — | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS (L1 + L5), GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS |
| Radio | Unspecified | Wireless FM radio |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | HMD Skyline | RugOne Xever 8 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers (117 dB) |
Features
| Spec | HMD Skyline | RugOne Xever 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both HMD Skyline and RugOne Xever 8 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Both phones sit in the same price band, so the choice comes down to specs and brand preference.
RugOne Xever 8 packs a 4800 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
HMD Skyline posts a stronger benchmark score, useful for heavier games and multitasking on Algerian carriers' busier 4G networks.
HMD Skyline reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 108 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
Above 60,000 DZD, prioritise screen quality, fast charging, and a clear software-update commitment.
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