Lumia had bazels on top and bottoms, now they have to stretch the screen to top and bottom, also because of too roundy screen corners. But I'm sure the phone looks beautiful when the screen is off
It's all great until the price tag showed up. Flagship price with mostly midrange specs, and only 2 years of guaranteed android update is kinda lacking these days
$500 is a bit too steep for what it is especially compared to other phones in the same price range. It should've been $350-400. The stock Android is a big plus for the Skyline though.
Oh I freaking loved the Lumia aesthetic on this. Glad to see HMD reviving this design. It's not a bad phone at all, hopefully some polish over a few generations and we'll get a really competitive phone from them. Nice one! 👌
7s gen 2.... Seriously HMD??? And the price tag..... Ouch!!! The guy who lead the design & spec team and the marketing team should be fired lol.... At least go and learn from what karl pei had done with nothing on how to make your first ever brand phone.
the last part is recorded with selfie cam? looks decent and glad they are still licensing OZO. Can't go back without OZO after experiencing it on Nokia 5.4 and X20
Pure madness in from hmd hoping for such a ridiculous amount for what this offers, total insanity..... For 8gb ram 128gb storage version $499, really 😂😂😂 For that amount you can treat yourself to a very good alternative that blows this retro looking device out of the water....
I have a Nokia X30 with longer Updates than this new phone? Nokia/HMD promissed to deliver long Android Updates so the customer can run their phones as long as possible. But 3 Years? Then i will get a Pixel phone. Because you can flash them with LineageOS after the offical Updates are gone...
A 'Modern take' on the iconic Nokia N8/N9/Lumia then... A Xenon flash might have been good too 🤔. But... I sooo wanted to like this, but, I just can't...😒 (Price for the Chipset, OS support, Battery...). Looks like Nord 4 for me then.... 😎🇬🇧
HMD have contradicted themselves so hard with this phone. They have taken the old path to make the phone, good hardware but poor software. These days, it doesn't work.
In my country, this is 599€ directly from HMD. For a phone that should cost 250€ at best. For the same money, you could buy an S24. Or import a OnePlus 12 from TS. LITERAL flagships. Why buy a midranger for that price?
Dear GSMArena, you really do forget that rivals have tons of bloatware which is hard to remove on the phone. HMD alongside Pixel, Motorola and Nothing has great Android OS experience with neat interface
i hope Nokia and HMD can keep up with other mid-range phone...who know someday Nokia can achive Flagship-killer smartphone with 16GB Ram 512Gb Memory with expandable memory slot, more durable screen Super dynamic Emoled (120Hz), 5 unit back camera combine with Sony lens, 120x zoom (OIS) front Dual Camera 16Mp , chipset Powered by Snapdragon 8 gen 3 with 4 major update..battery 5000mAh with 120Watt ultra fast charging...Stereo speaker Tune By AKG or JBL, but this just my imagination..but i hope Nokia and HMD can make flagship-killer and beat all competitor..
Price is on higher side compared to competition. I prefer to buy proper Android phones like Pixel, Moto, Sony . Pixel doesn't have micro SD support. HMD and Sony are costly. Only option left is Moto.
Subpar Cameras No Bluetooth 5.3 nevermind new 5.4! No Ultrasonic Biometrics! 2 OS Updates and only a 3rd of Security for a Repairable Eco Friendly Device? All for more than the Moto G85 which is also 2 OS but 4 Total Year's of Patches which beats the Skyline by 1 Year again for quite a bit less dough!
Hmd is the biggest SCAM you would experience. It's not nokia anymore.. After the experience i had after buying nokia 130 music.. I had microphone issues after requesting multiple times they somehow picked up my device because hmd does not provide the facility to visit service center for simple phone and now it's been 2.5 months of irritating mails and calls but the answers is the same we are working please wait... Does it take 2.5 months to get back to the customer with the issue? And mine is still not resolved unfortunately maybe I lost some of my hard earned money.
If this was £299, it'd be a no-brainer, but at £399 it's a tough ask, I'd rather save for a pixel 8 for the seven year OS updates. Also, why are phones I'm encountering nowadays not able to hotspot WiFi but mobile data?!😅
this is "close" .. but not for this price and this hardware ... 6-7 years security update will be minimum... or make it cheaper... this can be a good phone, but to expensive currently :(
Nokia was doing good a couple of years ago you know 6.1, 7.1, 8.1 great phones, superb software, premium built, competitive pricing, Zeiss optics on the Camera. They basically ticked all the boxes And then after covid they suffered a memory loss or something like that and just forgot the fundamentals 😂 I guess the Nokia Curse is true
I dont get Hmd at all! Hello?? Former nokia workers! And newer staff an still they fall behind the others!? A re run of the misstake old nokia did as i said! I dont get it!? Wrong people in high places! Like old nokia double shame! .
I appreciate the inspirations from the old Lumias but that front is the dumbest thing I've seen in a while. Just remove the round corners like a Galaxy Note.
Im glad nokia or hmd now still support removable back glass easily Also my first true aosp android experience actually nokia Also Im laughing when I saw the action button of iphone Seriously I have old nokia before that running android why did nokia think just use for google assistant almost no one use google assistant
@@scarletwarlock9325 well for me I dont care the waterproof because Im not like other going to the beach or other place that has water Tge dust proof I dont care to
@@wilsonmpesha904 The unit previously known as Nokia Mobile Phones. With the mess with Microsoft I think many think the actual Nokia unit was disbanded but no, after some manouvering it’s now HMD due to copyright naming reasons among others.
@@wilsonmpesha904 I know all about HMD being Neo-Nokia and all that. But this phone is wearing a different Name, having a new marketing strategy and design. I'm treating this differently
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The older Lumia design looked more refined. This one looks like it's wearing a case.
I do hope they released the colorful ones featured on their teasers
Because of the round display corner 🤮
Lumia had bazels on top and bottoms, now they have to stretch the screen to top and bottom, also because of too roundy screen corners. But I'm sure the phone looks beautiful when the screen is off
Nokia weakness of being expensive will keep them gambling in the market.
Right
Exactly, even Samsung looked cheaper in comparison 🫠
this is not nokia, it is hmd ( ones that killed nokia branding completely with their absurd devices and software updates)
HMD being a luxury brand justfies the price
@@tgmtf5963 lolol, what???????? HMD is not a luxury brand.
It's all great until the price tag showed up. Flagship price with mostly midrange specs, and only 2 years of guaranteed android update is kinda lacking these days
Microsoft should've continue making colorful lumia phones.
They could just released this as Nokia X or N9 revival, and include PureView technology on it. Missed opportunity for them.
They can't, they no longer have the licence
@@amaljoe367no, the deal between Nokia and HMD expires in March 2026
@@amaljoe367 Tienen la licencia de Nokia hasta 2026 aun la licencia nose vence
@@Alexis38131 that is only for manufacturing of dumb-phones. Hmd no longer has the licence to put Nokia branding in smartphones or tablets.
@@Alexis38131 only for non-smartphones they are allowed to use Nokia branding. Cannot be used for smartphones.
Good to see someone is bringing back the ability to replace the battery without much drama.
$500 is a bit too steep for what it is especially compared to other phones in the same price range. It should've been $350-400. The stock Android is a big plus for the Skyline though.
Oh I freaking loved the Lumia aesthetic on this. Glad to see HMD reviving this design. It's not a bad phone at all, hopefully some polish over a few generations and we'll get a really competitive phone from them. Nice one! 👌
Yasssssssss 😍
Agreed 💯 Lumia worst decision was using Windows Phone OS, and they've fixed it with the Skyline!
That camera module is an abomination to Lumia's design language.
7s gen 2.... Seriously HMD??? And the price tag..... Ouch!!!
The guy who lead the design & spec team and the marketing team should be fired lol....
At least go and learn from what karl pei had done with nothing on how to make your first ever brand phone.
Looks like a modern Lumia, which honestly is a great thing!
It looks like the 1020 for sure
Yeah, I just thought that 1020 too
Dam, it's midrange at $800?
Its more like $499
399
450 euro, 500 dollars.
Here in Germany the 8 GB RAM, 128 GB version starts at €499.. price ain't nice 📲
Here in the US it is not officially released yet, but when it is it will be $499 to start..
2 years of updates and easy to repair design? This contradicts itself in a way, doesn't it?
Lumia revival
Wish Microsoft didn't kill windows phone
Thumbs up for the Pantera t-shirt!! 🤘
Old school fingerprint sensors are just the best, screen ones or face ID have nothing on them.
This is like nothing cmf phone lmfao its still not removable battery its glued
Now, this is innovative! The phone looks pretty cool too. If this is launched in India then I'll consider getting it if the price is reasonable.
So, do you think the price is reasonable? If you ask me, it's a daylight robbery
Nice Pantera shirt
They could've made better use of the Nokia brand and brought PureUI and more elegant design but these companies has bad management and knowledge
the last part is recorded with selfie cam? looks decent and glad they are still licensing OZO. Can't go back without OZO after experiencing it on Nokia 5.4 and X20
It also has stereo speakers
Yes, I always love their OZO
Pure madness in from hmd hoping for such a ridiculous amount for what this offers, total insanity.....
For 8gb ram 128gb storage version $499, really 😂😂😂
For that amount you can treat yourself to a very good alternative that blows this retro looking device out of the water....
I have a Nokia X30 with longer Updates than this new phone? Nokia/HMD promissed to deliver long Android Updates so the customer can run their phones as long as possible. But 3 Years? Then i will get a Pixel phone. Because you can flash them with LineageOS after the offical Updates are gone...
The skyline in HTC Skyline means the price goes up to the sky. 🤣🤣🤣🤣
stupid front panel design
A 'Modern take' on the iconic Nokia N8/N9/Lumia then... A Xenon flash might have been good too 🤔. But... I sooo wanted to like this, but, I just can't...😒 (Price for the Chipset, OS support, Battery...). Looks like Nord 4 for me then.... 😎🇬🇧
HMD have contradicted themselves so hard with this phone. They have taken the old path to make the phone, good hardware but poor software. These days, it doesn't work.
800 dollars, with that specs? Just go out of business already, HMD
Yeah 👍 I support your words
give less support than Nubia and Nubia at 3yrs of android feature update has been considered the bare minimum.
Atleast in review show sample photos of Human face while reviewing Rear camera, Tele Camera
Looks like Nokia & Sony had a baby
What is this garbage? I see they are still laundering money
Note 20 ultra Is you😂
Another disgusting flashing intro!
Dang, the front is hard to look at. Feels like your phone is on top of the box it came in. Looks like a fake s24 ultra.
no headphone Jack , this phone waste
Another 'review' where GSM just list the specs and features.
The edge design is stupid
pantera hell yeah
The battery small mAh. Every phone 5000mAh higher. Need the Camera 200MP
Im not sold on this one . Bit overpriced for what it is with meagre updates
these intros need to stop.
In my country, this is 599€ directly from HMD. For a phone that should cost 250€ at best.
For the same money, you could buy an S24. Or import a OnePlus 12 from TS. LITERAL flagships. Why buy a midranger for that price?
Dear GSMArena, you really do forget that rivals have tons of bloatware which is hard to remove on the phone. HMD alongside Pixel, Motorola and Nothing has great Android OS experience with neat interface
Guys, could you please start measuring PWM? It will add the final touch to your great reviews.
Looks like nokia n8
Mid range specs phone at near flagship prices!
Stop strobing the intro.
i hope Nokia and HMD can keep up with other mid-range phone...who know someday Nokia can achive Flagship-killer smartphone with 16GB Ram 512Gb Memory with expandable memory slot, more durable screen Super dynamic Emoled (120Hz), 5 unit back camera combine with Sony lens, 120x zoom (OIS) front Dual Camera 16Mp , chipset Powered by Snapdragon 8 gen 3 with 4 major update..battery 5000mAh with 120Watt ultra fast charging...Stereo speaker Tune By AKG or JBL, but this just my imagination..but i hope Nokia and HMD can make flagship-killer and beat all competitor..
Price is on higher side compared to competition. I prefer to buy proper Android phones like Pixel, Moto, Sony .
Pixel doesn't have micro SD support.
HMD and Sony are costly.
Only option left is Moto.
I hope that yellow and cyan version will be there soon. Why rebranding lumia design with only two color options?
Subpar Cameras
No Bluetooth 5.3 nevermind new 5.4!
No Ultrasonic Biometrics!
2 OS Updates and only a 3rd of Security for a Repairable Eco Friendly Device?
All for more than the Moto G85 which is also 2 OS but 4 Total Year's of Patches which beats the Skyline by 1 Year again for quite a bit less dough!
Hmd is the biggest SCAM you would experience. It's not nokia anymore.. After the experience i had after buying nokia 130 music.. I had microphone issues after requesting multiple times they somehow picked up my device because hmd does not provide the facility to visit service center for simple phone and now it's been 2.5 months of irritating mails and calls but the answers is the same we are working please wait... Does it take 2.5 months to get back to the customer with the issue? And mine is still not resolved unfortunately maybe I lost some of my hard earned money.
If this was £299, it'd be a no-brainer, but at £399 it's a tough ask, I'd rather save for a pixel 8 for the seven year OS updates. Also, why are phones I'm encountering nowadays not able to hotspot WiFi but mobile data?!😅
this is "close" .. but not
for this price and this hardware ... 6-7 years security update will be minimum...
or make it cheaper... this can be a good phone, but to expensive currently :(
Nokia was doing good a couple of years ago you know
6.1, 7.1, 8.1 great phones, superb software, premium built, competitive pricing, Zeiss optics on the Camera. They basically ticked all the boxes
And then after covid they suffered a memory loss or something like that and just forgot the fundamentals
😂
I guess the Nokia Curse is true
For me they nailed it, they just need to price it right but it will go down in value anyways
The phone is pretty bad, apart from the micro SD slot and the battery replacement capabilities.
Me watching this video on my OnePlus 7pro, best phone ever made! Still absolutely no reason to upgrade..... Is a tank!
I thought its N9 / 920 inspired design is the whole point of this phone why isn't it mentioned
This guy is a bit clueless, we are sharp
@@vinnytech8608
What a nice mature comment.
Wouldn't really call this a midrange phone at 500 USD!I'll get it after a year when it's at least about 300 USD. Lol
I dont get Hmd at all! Hello?? Former nokia workers! And newer staff an still they fall behind the others!? A re run of the misstake old nokia did as i said! I dont get it!? Wrong people in high places! Like old nokia double shame!
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I appreciate the inspirations from the old Lumias but that front is the dumbest thing I've seen in a while. Just remove the round corners like a Galaxy Note.
Samsung galaxy s24 ultra design copy mast hai
Rectangle phone
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Please don't buy hmd/nokia shit
There's no firmware
Im glad nokia or hmd now still support removable back glass easily
Also my first true aosp android experience actually nokia
Also Im laughing when I saw the action button of iphone
Seriously I have old nokia before that running android why did nokia think just use for google assistant almost no one use google assistant
It's bad. Removable back means not waterproof and dust proof.
@@scarletwarlock9325 well for me
I dont care the waterproof because Im not like other going to the beach or other place that has water
Tge dust proof I dont care to
What an utter, blatant ripoff of Nokia's Lumia design language.
the nokia name is so iconic & they go with HMD??? the name alone just sounds like a cheap knock off chinese brand
I like the look of this phone but its overpriced. Battery size and charging is pretty bad too.
Pretty much DOA with that price and only 2 years of updates
The design Looks like a Samsung note 20 ultra😮😮
If I could affored it ,I wouldn't buy it just for the bad design
Another Android with different shell. What an excitement ...
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GSMArena please change your phone speakers check music
features copied from all generations of major phone manufacturers
Why would anyone buy this garbage when they can get a pixel 8 at a lower price 😂
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When did Will start wearing earrings though 😮😒🤔
The floating ad is annoying on the buttom left. Thumbs down for me
If NOKIA had phones that look like this then I'd buy it in a heart beat
It is the same mobile phone unit (Nokia Mobile Phones, here in the same city with more or less the same people in charge.)
This IS Nokia... Smh
@@wilsonmpesha904 The unit previously known as Nokia Mobile Phones. With the mess with Microsoft I think many think the actual Nokia unit was disbanded but no, after some manouvering it’s now HMD due to copyright naming reasons among others.
@@wilsonmpesha904 I know all about HMD being Neo-Nokia and all that. But this phone is wearing a different Name, having a new marketing strategy and design. I'm treating this differently
Looks good but not as impressive as I thought it would be.
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The intro music was abnormally loud and annoying
I tried very hard to like this phone but when I watched the price. Meh
boxy body with curve screen corner is just ugly
I feel they cut too many corners.
I see extra corners
Fake Lumia Nokia Lumia is far better looking like elite
Didnt know hand and mouth desease released a phone
the photos are acceptable but the videos are a bummer.
This looks like a note 20 ultra in a box haha
I like it tbh
With the price, it can't beat Honer 200 Pro
Hmd branded? RIP nokia mobile again
OMG... The most beautiful phone i ever seen in my entire life.
you never see the N9 ehh? the old nokia lumia 800 is a good one two (i think).. this last one was a small 4inch one things for 12-13 years ago.
@@erigabu The N9 was just ahead of time. The design, the OS, it was perfect
This should fail with this brand name
That sharp edges not good design ugly
Wtf is this awkwark design.. 😂
thats a boring UI copy and paste
how is this company still alive?
It was founded by Foxconn, they moved it to Europe to make it more appealing to westerners but they probably still get "help" form the parent company.