HMD’s Self-Branded Smartphone to Launch in India; Details to Be Revealed on April 29

HMD recently introduced its first bunch of self-branded smartphones earlier this week. The company uneiled the HMD Pulse series in select European markets which included – the HMD Pulse, Pulse+, and Pulse Pro. An India launch date for these phones has not yet been confirmed, but HMD has revealed that its self-branded phones will be coming to India. The firm will announce the name of the first HMD phone to see an India launch next week.

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), HMD India confirmed that the company will reveal the name of the first HMD-branded smartphone launching in the country on April 29. No other details about the expected model have been announced yet. We may find out more about the upcoming handset in the next couple of days leading up to the reveal. It is speculated that one of the HMD Pulse phones launched recently could make its way to India.

HMD Pulse is priced at EUR 140 (roughly Rs. 12,460) and is available in Atmos Blue, Dreamy Pink, and Meteor Black colour options. The HMD Pulse+ comes in Apricot Crush, Glacier Green, and Midnight Blue shades and is listed at EUR 160 (roughly Rs. 14,240). Lastly, the top-of-the-line HMD Pulse Pro is available in Black Ocean, Glacier Green, and Twilight Purple colourways at EUR 180 (Rs. 16,000). 

The HMD Pulse and the Pulse+ model run Unisoc T606 SoCs paired with Mali-G57 MP1 GPU, up to 6GB RAM, and up to 256GB onboard storage. They ship with Android 14, 6.65-inch 90Hz LCD screens, and 5,000mAh batteries with 10W charging support. The base phone features a 13-megapixel dual rear camera system, while the Plus variant gets a 50-megapixel dual rear camera unit. The front cameras of both models have 8-megapixel sensors.

HMD Pro, on the other hand, sports a 6.56-inch HD+ display and comes with a Unisoc T606 SoC alongside 6GB of RAM, and 128GB of inbuilt storage. It includes a 50-megapixel dual rear camera system, as well as a 50-megapixel front camera sensor. The phone has a 5,000mAh battery with support for 20W fast charging.

HMD has also revealed the HMD Vibe model in the US. Although it is unlikely that this model will make it to Indian markets, this is also reportedly a budget offering from the company, marked at $150 (roughly Rs. 12,500). The listing does not show all the details but reports claim that it carries a Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 SoC, a 4,000mAh battery with 10W charging support, a 13-megapixel dual rear camera unit, a 5-megapixel selfie shooter, a 6.56-inch 90Hz HD+ display, and an IP52 build.


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HMD Pulse Pro, Pulse and Pulse+ With Unisoc T606 Chip, Gen 1 Repairability Launched: Price, Specifications

HMD Pulse Pro was launched on Wednesday alongside the HMD Pulse+ and HMD Pulse, as the first smartphones to bear the Finnish firm’s branding. Priced under EUR 200 (roughly Rs. 17,800), the company says these phones are easy to repair using iFixit’s self-repair kits. All three handsets run on Android 14 out-of-the-box and are promised two major Android OS upgrades. They are all equipped with a Unisoc T606 processor and feature a 6.65-inch LCD screen with 720p resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate.

HMD Pulse Pro, Pulse and Pulse+ price, availability

HMD Pulse Pro price is set at EUR 180 (Rs. 16,000) and the handset comes in Black Ocean, Glacier Green, and Twilight Purple colourways. The HMD Pulse+ costs EUR 160 (roughly Rs. 14,240) and is available in Apricot Crush, Glacier Green, and Midnight Blue colourways.

Meanwhile, the HMD Pulse — the cheapest model in the series — is priced at EUR 140 (roughly Rs. 12,460) and is sold in Atmos Blue, Dreamy Pink, and Meteor Black colour options. All three handsets are now available to purchase in Europe via HMD.com, according to the company.

HMD Pulse Pro, Pulse and Pulse+ specifications

All three models in the HMD Pulse series run on Android 14 and are scheduled to receive two Android OS upgrades and three years of quarterly security updates. All three phones sport a 6.65-inch HD+ (720×1,612 pixels) LCD screen with 600 nits peak brightness and a 90Hz refresh rate. They are powered by an octa-core 12nm Unisoc T606 chip, paired with up to 6GB of RAM.

The HMD Pulse Pro is equipped with a 50-megapixel primary camera and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. It also has a 50-megapixel selfie camera. The primary cameras on the HMD Pulse+ has a 50-megapixel camera while the HMD Pulse model has 13-megapixel shooter — both phones feature an 8-megapixel front facing camera for selfies and video chats.

You get up to 128GB of inbuilt storage on the HMD Pulse series that can be expanded (up to 256GB) via a Micro SD card slot. All three models support 4G LTE, Wi-Fi ac, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, and GPS connectivity, and they are equipped with a 3.5mm headphone jack and a USB Type-C port. Sensors on board include an accelerometer, ambient light sensor, e-compass, and a proximity sensor.

All three HMD Pulse models are equipped with a 5,000mAh battery that is claimed to offer up to 59 hours of battery life. Only the Pro model can be charged at 20W, while the others support 10W charging. There’s a side-mounted fingerprint scanner located on the power button for all three handsets, for biometric authentication. 


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Nokia 3210 4G, HMD Pulse+, HMD Legend, HMD T21 Tablet, More Tipped to Launch Soon; Colourways Tipped

HMD Global is reportedly gearing up to launch a bunch of new HMD and Nokia branded smartphones. Ahead of any official confirmation, a tipster has leaked the names of the upcoming devices along with their colour options and specifications. The Finnish company best known for producing Nokia-branded smartphones is tipped to announce a total of nine new devices, including a tablet. We don’t have any launch timelines for the devices. 

Tipster Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings) on X claimed that HMD is preparing to release multiple new Nokia-branded and HMD-branded smartphones soon. As per the tipster, the Nokia 3210 4G, Nokia 225 4G, Nokia 235 4G, HMD Pulse+, HMD Pulse Pro, HMD Legend, HMD Legend+, and HMD Legend Pro will break cover soon. The company is also said to announce a new HMD T21 tablet.

The tipster has also shared alleged specifications including colourways of the rumoured devices. The Nokia 3210 4G is said to come in grunge black, scuba blue, and Y2K Gold shades. The Nokia 225 4G, on the other hand, could be offered in dark blue and pink shades.

HMD Pulse+ is tipped to come in midnight blue colour with a 6.56-inch display. The HMD Pulse Pro is tipped to be offered in black ocean, glacier green, and twilight purple shades. These two models are said to feature 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.

Additionally, the tipster has shared screenshots of the alleged Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) listing of the HMD Pulse Pro. The listing dated March 25 suggests model number TA-1595. It suggests the moniker as well.

HMD Global has not confirmed the development of the new models with the aforementioned monikers. Therefore, this information should be considered with a pinch of salt.


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