HMD Global has launched the Skyline, a mid-range Android phone with a rather unique focus on repairability and sustainability. The new offering is a far cry from the conventional design of a smartphone: sleek, minimalist, and not very user-serviceable. The Skyline looks to fill that void, giving users an affordable solution that is both eco-friendly for their smartphones and delivers on this promise of high performance and home reparability.
Perhaps one of the salient features of the Skyline will be its modular design. This is unlike most of the glued-together,’modern’ smartphones where professional intervention is required to have them repaired—this particular lineup by HMD incorporates removable components easily replaceable by users. This design philosophy is based on HMD’s commitment to reducing electronic waste and extending the lifecycle of its devices. It gives practical value to the set of users who love doing things themselves about phone maintenance, as it allows them to easily replace any worn-out individual parts, such as the battery, screen, or camera.
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The Skyline has been designed to blend durability and style. A 6.5-inch Full HD+ display provides brilliant colors and sharp details for any multimedia use. It’s topped with a layer of Gorilla Glass for some protection from scratches and light bumps. Its frame is made of a mix of recycled aluminum and polycarbonate, which gives it a lightweight feel but a strong build. This will not only make the phone more resilient to everyday handling but also contribute towards HMD’s environmental goals.
Under the hood, this Skyline variant comes with a mid-range processor that can strike a balance between performance and energy efficiency. It contains an octa-core chipset coupled with 4GB of RAM, providing adequate power to run daily tasks like browsing, streaming, or light gaming. Moreover, it has 64GB of internal storage available, expandable via a microSD card slot. This large storage capacity will certainly provide users with enough space.
