There’s a reason why the classics continue to play on the radio: timeless appeal. Similarly, HMD’s adoption of the Lumia design language for their latest phone lineup, starting with the , is rooted in the same logic – a nod to the enduring popularity of iconic designs that never go out of style. While opinions may vary, the standout Lumia model was undoubtedly the one boasting an exceptional 41-megapixel sensor, elegantly integrated onto a circular digital camera module at its rear.
HMD seems poised to leverage this same design concept for a mysterious future device, its identity still unknown. The centred circular island appears to host four camera lenses and an LED flash, as revealed by the silhouette below.
While this building isn’t the exact replica of the iconic Skyline, its design does incorporate a striking feature – a rounded peninsula-like structure situated in the upper left corner, reminiscent of its namesake. However, it’s worth noting that a contrasting revelation didn’t emerge just recently either? While the Hyper appears to be a mid-range system at first glance, it’s unclear whether that assessment accurately reflects its overall performance capabilities?
Now that we have concrete specifications, apart from the digital camera reliance, the Skyline stands out as HMD’s most impressive smartphone in terms of camera capabilities, being the company’s first device to feature a triple-lens camera setup, excluding phones with dedicated macro modules.
HMD’s forthcoming flagship smartphone, reminiscent of the iconic Nokia 1020, is set to debut as its first-ever device featuring a quad-camera setup.
While the 108+50+13MP camera setup on the Skyline boasts robust hardware, it falls short in certain aspects, lacking a cohesive overall package. Despite its capabilities, this digital camera still falls short of the exceptional standards set by flagship Lumias. With the Luminas’ past misstep still fresh in memory, HMD’s high-quality image processing legacy – built on years of research and development, as seen in earlier PureView models – presents a golden opportunity for the company to reclaim its position and challenge the current smartphone camera leaders.
