HMD SkyLine Series: Revival Of The Fallen

HMD Global has been making waves recently with its upcoming smartphone, the HMD Skyline, which draws inspiration from the beloved Nokia Lumia.

According to recent leaks, it’s not just a single phone resembling the classic Nokia Lumia but a whole series of phones as a new smartphone from the HMD Skyline Series namely the Skyline G2 was spotted.

This news has sparked excitement among tech enthusiasts and Nokia fans alike. Here’s everything we know so far about the HMD Skyline Series.

What Is the HMD SkyLine Series

The HMD Skyline Series of Android smartphones is inspired by the classic Nokia Lumia phones that came with the Windows operating system back in the past. These upcoming smartphones from HMD Global are said to have colourful variants just like the good old Lumia phones.

HMD SkyLine Series Smartphone List

The series is expected to include several models, with the HMD Skyline and HMD Skyline G2 being the most notable so far.

Here are the key details about the Skyline series based on recent leaks:

1. HMD SkyLine

The HMD Skyline is expected to launch in July 2024. It will feature a Nokia Lumia-like design with a punch-hole selfie camera with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chipset.

The rumored specs of this HMD SkyLine are on the hotter side as it will feature a 6.67″ FHD+ OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate.

The smartphone will feature Triple rear cameras with 108MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, and 2MP depth sensors along with a 32MP selfie shooter.

It is also said that will feature Android 14 and a 4900mAh battery with 33W fast charging support.


HMD Skyline: The Revival Of Nokia Lumia?

HMD SkyLine Price (Expected)

The price of HMD SkyLine is expected to be around €460 (₹40,000-50,000 in India).


2. HMD SkyLine G2

The second HMD Skyline model likely called the HMD Skyline G2, is also in development.  It will have a similar Lumia-inspired design but with larger top and bottom bezels.


HMD SkyLine G2

The HMD Skyline G2 appears to have support for ‘smart outfit’ accessories, much like the rumored HMD Fusion, as indicated by the presence of three pogo pins.

The device is going to be more affordable than the HMD Skline therefore we can see a cut down in terms of camera specs. It is rumored to have a 50MP primary sensor with a triple rear camera setup.

However, there’s no confirmation about the smartphone chipset so far. Many tech enthusiasts have reported that HMD Skyline G2 will be powered using Unisoc T760 chipset along with 8GB RAM and 128/256GB storage.

Information about Unisoc T760 chipset

The Unisoc T760 offers slightly better performance compared to the Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 in real-world usage

HMD SkyLine G2 Price (Expected)

The price of this smartphone is expected to be around €300 (₹25,000-30,000 in India)



Final Words

HMD Global seems to be positioning the Skyline series as its new mid-range to high-end 5G lineup, reviving the iconic Lumia design language.

The company is also working on several other Android models like the Pulse, Ridge, Waylay, and Atlas series to cover different price segments.

HMD has been actively working on revitalizing the Nokia brand by introducing innovative smartphones and feature phones. The HMD Skyline Series is expected to play a crucial role in this revival strategy.

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