HMD recently introduced its new HMD Pulse series phones. HMD manufactures both Nokia phones and its own branded phones. In a recent Twitter post, HMD Global announced that the company will be launching new 100% recycled clear cases for HMD Pulse smartphones.

HMD is one of the companies that produces affordable smartphones. HMD Pulse was introduced in 2024 with a price tag of around €100 in Europe. Additionally, the HMD Pulse features a user-replaceable battery. Now the company is announcing cases made from 100% recycled materials. We can say that HMD is taking sustainability and repairability seriously for the benefit of users.

The company’s smartphone, known as “Pulse” in the global market, was rebranded and launched in India as the “HMD Arrow.” HMD Global has not made an official statement, but new cases made from 100% recycled materials might also become available in India. See the official announcement of HMD Global from the given link.

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HMD recently launched a #HMDNameOurSmartphone contest for an upcoming smartphone they will introduce in India a few days ago. Indian users had suggested numerous names for the upcoming smartphone by HMD.

Finally, HMD revealed the name for the upcoming smartphone they will introduce in India as HMD Arrow. The company’s current marketing strategy is to use different names for different regions. Although Indian users had suggested names like Indhumanoid, Manbha, Naruto, Brahmos, the name Arrow was chosen for the upcoming phone.

HMD Arrow in India

HMD had introduced a phone in Europe called HMD Pulse. The phone to be introduced in India will have the same specifications as HMD Pulse but will have the name ‘HMD Arrow’ exclusively for India.

Whether this naming scheme is confusing or a successful regional strategy will ultimately be decided by the phone users. Since the phone should bear the same specs as already launched HMD Pulse. The expected specifications for the phone to be introduced in India soon are as follows:

The upcoming HMD Arrow specifications are actually expected to be the same as HMD Pulse. The specs of HMD Pulse indicate that it is an entry-level device, featuring a microSD card slot which is something we miss in many phones today. HMD Arrow will have a 6.65-inch 90 Hz IPS panel with a punch-hole notch on the screen.

The phone will be powered by the Unisoc T606 chipset and will come with two different RAM options: 4GB and 6GB, both variants will have 64GB of storage. The phone will come with a single-camera setup, featuring a 13MP main camera sensor without OIS. It will support a 5000 mAh battery with 10W charging and will also include a 3.5mm headphone jack.

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HMD recently unveiled three new smartphones in the global market, the HMD Pulse, Pulse+, and Pulse Pro. The three phones come with “Gen 1 repairability,” making them extremely repair-friendly smartphones.

Gen 1 repairability means that users can get extra parts from sites like iFixit and fix their own devices, such as by replacing the screen or battery.

While this is an excellent feature, when these phones went on sale, the first customers noticed a small issue. Much to their surprise, the bottom bezel on the real model turned out to be way thicker than the promo images.

HMD has since apologized and updated its website with accurate renderings. But do you think HMD engaged in deceptive advertising?

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[UPDATE] HMD Global’s Chief Marketing Officer Lars Silberbauer has confirmed that there was a mistake with the final render of the device, leading to the misunderstanding. It has since been corrected on HMD’s official website.

The original story continues…..

HMD Global, the company that holds the license over Nokia smartphones has recently launched its first series of smartphones using its own name. These devices are called the HMD Pulse, HMD Pulse+, and HMD Pulse Pro. All three are budget-friendly devices that come with “Gen 1 repairability” allowing users to swap components like batteries and screens.

That being said, early customers noted a discrepancy between promotional images showcasing uniform bezels on the Pulse and Pulse+ phones while the actual devices come with a thicker chin bezel.

HMD has since apologized and updated its website with accurate renderings. Lars Silberbauer, the Chief Marketing Officer at HMD Global, has released a statement addressing the issue. Lars expressed regret, stating that the company did not intend to misrepresent the device, and assured that the website now accurately displays the smartphones. You can check the differences between the early promotional image and the updated images below.

All three new HMD phones feature the Unisoc T606 processor, 6.65-inch display, and 5000 mAh battery. They differ mainly in camera specifications. The HMD Pulse is priced at €139 ($150) with a 13 MP main camera and an 8 MP selfie camera. The HMD Pulse+ costs €160 ($171) with a 50 MP main camera. The HMD Pulse Pro, priced at €180 ($193), features a 50 MP main camera and 50 MP selfie camera, along with a 2 MP depth sensor. The Pulse Pro also supports faster 20W charging compared to 10W for the others.

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HMD Pulse, Pulse+, and Pulse Pro have debuted as the first HMD-branded phones in Europe. The new phones come with Gen 1 repairability, which will allow users to make use of iFixit self-repair kits to fix problems like replacing the battery and changing the display. Here’s a look at what each of these phones offers:

HMD Pulse Pro specifications and features

Priced at 180 euros, the HMD Pulse Pro has a 6.65-inch HD+ 90Hz display and 600 nits of brightness. Under the hood, the device has the Unisoc T606 chipset, 4 GB / 6 GB / 8 GB of RAM, 128 GB of built-in storage, a microSD card slot, and a 5,000mAh battery with 20W fast charging.

On the front, it has a 50-megapixel selfie camera, and its rear panel has a 50-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual-camera system. For security, it has a side-facing fingerprint scanner. It comes in shades like Glacier Green, Black Ocean, and Twilight Purple.

HMD Pulse+ and HMD Pulse specifications, features

HMD Pulse+ and HMD Pulse are priced at 140 euros and 160 euros, respectively. Both feature the same screen, a Unisoc T606 chip, and a 5,000mAh battery that is available on the Pro model. Instead of 20W charging available on the Pro model, the Pulse+ and Pulse models offer 10W charging.

Like the Pro variant, the HMD Pulse+ also comes with 4 GB  6 GB / 8 GB of RAM, 128 GB of storage, and a microSD card slot. It has an 8-megapixel front camera and a 50-megapixel camera with an LED flash on the back. The Pulse+ can be bought in shades like Midnight Blue, Glacier Green, and Apricot Crush.

The HMD Pulse offers 4 GB / 6 GB of RAM, 64 GB of storage, and a microSD card slot. On the front, it has an 8-megapixel selfie camera, and its back panel has a single 13-megapixel camera. It comes in three color options: Meteor Black, Atmos Blue, and Dreamy Pink. Android 14 powers all three phones, promising two OS upgrades and three years of security patch updates.

As can be seen, the HMD Pulse series of smartphones mainly differ in departments like RAM, storage, charging speed, cameras, and color options.

Starting today, the Pulse and Pulse+ phones are available for purchase through HMD.com. The Pro variant’s availability is yet to be confirmed. The Gen 1 self-repair kits can be purchased on this page. The HMD Pulse is likely to get rebranded as the HMD Vibe in the US. The other Pulse models may be released in the US.

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HMD recently announced the Boring phone in collaboration with Heineken and Bodega. Now, a new smartphone is also in the works, with a fresh listing confirming a bunch of information like its specs, pricing, and launch date. So here is everything you need to know.

HMD Pulse Pro listing surfaces online

The company is gearing up to launch a new HMD Pulse series that will consist of the Pulse and Pulse Pro models. Thsee devices are set to launch in India as well. But now, we have finer details regarding the Pulse Pro thanks to a Finnish retailer called Gigantti. Looking at the listing, the HMD Pulse Pro will sport a 6.56-inch IPS LCD panel that offers HD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate.

Under the hood, it is equipped with the UNISOC T606 SoC that is paired with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. This can be further expanded by up to 256GB via a microSD card slot. A large 5,000mAh battery pack will power this device via a USB Type-C port. The rear packs a 50-megapixel main and 2-megapixel depth sensor, while the front houses a 50-megapixel selfie shooter.

Other notable features include Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, side mounted fingerprint scanner, and IP52 rating. The HMD Pulse Pro was listed with a 179 EUR price tag, which is roughly around 190 US Dollars or 15,900 INR. It can be seen in a long Black color option. In other words, it has a mid range price tag. The retailer listed the device with a release date of 24th April 2024.

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In February, HMD confirmed that it would announce HMD-branded smartphones in the coming months. It appears that the HMD Pulse could be one of the first HMD phones to hit the market. A new report by MySmartPrice in partnership with popular tipster OnLeaks has leaked the images and key specifications of the HMD Pulse. Here is a look at what to expect from the phone.

HMD Pulse design

The leaked renders of the HMD Pulse show that it has a punch-hole screen on the front. The back panel of the phone has a simple look with a black-colored dual-camera module at the top-left corner and the HMD branding in the centre. The images show that the device will be available in three shades, such as black, blue, and pink.

HMD Pulse specifications (rumored)

The report revealed that the HMD Pulse will feature a 6.56-inch IPS LCD panel that offers an HD+ resolution. The Unisoc T606 chipset will power the device. It will arrive in 4 GB and 8 GB RAM variants.

The HMD Pulse will ship with the Android 14 OS preinstalled. While it will pack a 5,000mAh battery, there is no information about its charging capabilities.

It is speculated that the HMD Pulse will be joined by two other models, such as the Pulse+ and the Pulse Pro. The details of these variants are not available yet. The brand is also reportedly developing the HMD Legend, the Legend+, and the Legend Pro smartphones. According to reports, HMD may unveil the Pulse and Legend series in July of this year, along with a Barbie-themed flip phone.

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