A 108MP HMD smartphone was spotted online; will Nokia smartphones go extinct?

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With its licensed Android smartphones bearing the Nokia brand, the Finnish business HMD Global gained recognition in the smartphone industry. In the early years of their release, the Android-powered Nokia smartphones created a certain excitement for the company. It has, however, been concentrating more on the low-end smartphone market in recent years. 

HMD plans to introduce its own line of smartphones after years of exclusively offering Nokia-branded devices.Is this a move toward doing away with the Nokia name? Although it will take time to confirm, the first HMD smartphone featuring a 108 MP camera has been discovered online.

A New Smartphone Shows Up in Promotional Photos with a 108 MP Camera

Today, a dual-camera HMD smartphone design render surfaced. The primary focal point of The 108 MP camera shooter is used in this configuration. In less than a week, this is the second render for the unannounced HMD smartphone to surface.

The most recent information on HMD smartphones may be found on Suomimobili, a Finnish online magazine. It released a purportedly screenshot of the HMD smartphone from the official website. The page's shared URL displays a 404 error, which lends credence to the breach.

 In the render, a woman is seated in front of a smartphone that is cyan in color and has the HMD logo on the back. With a cyan accent surrounding the camera rings, the smartphone features a dual rear camera configuration. The 108 MP OIS on the back camera module is another fascinating feature. It implies that the primary 108 MP camera will have optical stabilization of images.

The image appears to be an official promotional render that will be shown during the smartphone's official teasers. It's possible that HMD Global leaked the information and previewed the image. The image resembles the HMD smartphone render that leaked a few days ago, which is an intriguing detail. It unveiled a smartphone using two back cameras and a comparable camera layout.

There Will Be More HMD Smartphones Soon

The dependable leaker Evan Blass (@evleaks) revealed codenames for the initial wave of HMD-branded devices on X in a different leak. These include the Pulse Pro, Pulse+, Legend Pro, Pulse, Legend, and Pulse Pro. One of these codenames could apply to the future smartphone with a 108 MP camera.

New details indicate that HMD Global will start with a desired budget and mid-range portions. In comparison to competitors, the new HMD smartphones will provide more OS updates and a stock Android experience. That's a comparable strategy to what the business has been using with Nokia.

Conclusion: Will Nokia Go Out of Style If HMD Smartphones Take Off?

The first of several products to carry the company's self-brand is the new HMD smartphone. This action is being taken in anticipation of the licensing deal with Nokia coming to an end. With the release of the Nokia 6, the company's operations with Nokia devices began way back in 2016. HMD was able to draw attention in the first two years with intriguing products such as the Nokia 7 series. 

The business was able to introduce one flagship in the shape of the PureView Nokia 9. With its Penta-Camera configuration, the device promised a novel twist on the camera. Sadly, the camera arrangement fell short of expectations, and the company's sole flagship product was deemed a flop.

With fewer enticing handsets, HDM Global has been winding down its Nokia smartphone business since 2020. The business began concentrating on the low-end market with basic cellphones that included MediaTek or Unisoc chipsets. 

Since the license agreement expires in 2026, we think HMD will make an effort to establish its brand more firmly in the smartphone industry. In the unlikely event that the move becomes effective, the brand will likely lack sufficient justification to extend its agreement with Nokia.

Ultimately, the proliferation of HMD smartphones also portends the potential the end of cellphones with the Nokia name. For the time being, HMD and Nokia devices will coexist, with India serving as a significant market for the company. In the upcoming years, we'll see how things develop.