HMD International introduced a brand new multibrand technique simply two years earlier than the Nokia model license for smartphones and tablets is about to run out. The brand new technique introduces HMD’s personal model for smartphones, function telephones, tablets, and equipment, in addition to manufacturing and probably dealing with gadgets for different manufacturers.
Now, two new mannequin numbers have leaked from the GSMA IMEI database, which doubtless characterize the primary HMD-branded smartphone and presumably a function telephone. The mannequin numbers are TA-1585 and N159V. There isn’t a lot info accessible about these telephones or what they could truly be—smartphones or a smartphone and a function telephones, or a smartphone for international and US market. The certification solely confirms that these mannequin numbers are from HMD International.
Moreover, there’s the EU conformity declaration for the TA-1585, which was signed by Aihui Xiao, a Product Lead of HMD International in Beijing. The declaration of conformity was issued on October 24, 2023, and it mentions that mannequin TA-1585 is a cell phone with Android software program model 00WW_0_122. It additionally notes that the telephone was shipped with equipment and parts, together with an adapter, earphones, battery, USB cable, and an LCD panel.
This info is perhaps attention-grabbing as a result of the components despatched for testing might recommend that the battery is removable, or that TA-1585 may very well be simply repairable, just like the Nokia G42 and G22. The mannequin quantity is near the mannequin variety of the Nokia G42 5G, which is TA-1581 (and there’s additionally TA-1591).
This info would possibly shed some gentle on whether or not the 2 new mannequin numbers characterize HMD’s first telephones meant for the worldwide and US markets, and if they are going to be designed equally to the Nokia G42. Comparable codes beginning with the letter ‘N’ have been used for gadgets just like the Nokia C300 (TA-1515, N155DL), Nokia C200 (TA-1437, N151DL), Nokia 110 (TA-1554, N156DL), and Nokia 100 (TA-1484, N152DL).
Or maybe that is only a Nokia G42 model made solely for the US market, as nearly each mannequin designed for the US service has twin codes. It’s potential that we predict a Nokia G420 5G. This may very well be a strategic transfer, particularly for the reason that G42 is a well-balanced, inexpensive mid-ranger, and HMD is promoting it efficiently globally. Moreover, HMD achieved nice ends in the US market in Q3 2023, so introducing its personal gadgets to that market can be a sensible transfer.
Nonetheless, the GSMA IMEI Database did point out the model of the gadget, clearly stating ‘HMD.’ Now, HMD International is an organization that manufactures Nokia gadgets, however the model itself is ‘Nokia.’ This might suggest that we’re taking a look at new codes for HMD’s telephones. The code system is predicated on the one well-established with Nokia gadgets, and that isn’t one thing we needs to be involved about. Nonetheless, it raises the query of whether or not HMD and Nokia branded telephones won’t differ that a lot, or will they?
In abstract, we is perhaps seeing codes for the primary HMD branded smartphone that is perhaps accessible globally and within the US, and will carry fast fixability as seen in G42. It undoubtedly shouldn’t be too early to start testing the primary HMD smartphone, as the discharge of this gadget is predicted within the first half of 2024.
Supply GSMChina
