HMD Global, the company behind Nokia-branded phones, was gearing up to launch its first phone under its own brand name in India – the HMD Arrow. However, in a recent social media announcement on X (formerly Twitter), the company revealed that the “Arrow” moniker has run into legal hurdles in India, forcing the company to change it.
Despite the setback, the brand has confirmed that the new name of HMD’s first smartphone in India will be revealed in just a few days. The name change process, however, might delay the launch of the phone in the country.
FYI, HMD chose the name Arrow for the upcoming phone via a user contest on X (formerly Twitter). The winners whose name suggestions were selected are set to receive prizes. HMD has also clarified that the contest entries are still valid, and they will announce five winners who will receive the prizes.
Possible Rebrand of HMD Pulse
While the name changes, rumors suggest the phone itself might be a rebranded version of the existing HMD Pulse.
So to recap, the Pulse features a 6.65” LCD with a 720p+ resolution (20:9) and a 90Hz refresh rate. It is powered by a Unisoc T606 processor, paired with either 4GB or 6GB of RAM, and has 64GB of storage, expandable by up to 256GB via a microSD card.
For cameras, the Pulse has a 13MP primary sensor on the back with autofocus and a dual-LED flash. It also includes a depth sensor. The front-facing selfie camera has an 8MP sensor housed in a punch hole.
The phone is equipped with a 5,000mAh battery and comes with Android 14 out of the box. HMD Global has promised two years of OS updates and three years of security patches for the Pulse.
While the wait for HMD’s first phone in India may extend a bit longer, the core features could remain consistent with the HMD Pulse if the rebranding theory proves accurate.
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