After releasing the entry-level HMD Pulse series and the more affordable HMD Aura with the Unisoc T606 chipset, the company is now turning its attention to mid-range devices with more powerful chips and additional features.
Recently, the Twitter account HMD MEME’S unveiled details about three new devices from the company – codenamed Nighthawk, Tomcat, and a prototype model from Project Fusion. The Tomcat and Nighthawk are said to share some design elements and specifications with the Pulse series. Let’s examine each device in detail.
HMD Tomcat
Earlier sightings of the HMD Tomcat on Geekbench revealed it to have an octa-core chipset, speculated to be the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2. The device scored 965 in single-core and 2625 in multi-core tests.
According to HMD MEME’S, the phone will indeed feature the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chip. While it might not lead in raw performance in its price category, its new design with vibrant colors, a high-resolution display, and improved cameras make it a promising addition.
Known specifications:
- AMOLED FHD+ 120Hz, PureDisplay HDR10+
- SD 7s Gen 2 SoC 4nm
- 108MP OIS + 8MP + 2MP / 32MP
- 8GB, 12GB + 256GB
- Android 14
- 4,900mAh + 33W
- IP67, BT 5.2, NFC, FPS on Display, Stereo Speakers, PureView, etc.
Price:
- 8/256GB ≈ €400
- 12/256GB ≈ €440
HMD Nighthawk
On paper, this phone resembles the Tomcat in its camera specifications (likely without an ultrawide) but has a different chipset and the same battery capacity.
Known specifications:
- AMOLED FHD+, 120Hz display
- 108MP OIS + 2MP / 32MP
- SD4Gen2 SoC
- 8GB + 128GB, 256GB
- 5,000mAh
- Android 14, Wi-Fi 5, BT 5.1, NFC, Dual Speakers, 3.5mm jack, Micro SD, etc.
Price:
- 8/128GB ≈ €250
- 8/256GB ≈ €290
HMD Project Fusion (Prototype Model)
This prototype model utilizes the QCM6490 chipset, Qualcomm’s upper mid-range offering, reportedly based on the SD 778. Project Fusion aims to create a modular phone similar to Motorola’s Moto Mods.
Known specifications:
- IPS FHD+ 6.6″ display
- 108MP + 2MP PureView
- Qualcomm QCM6490
- 8GB RAM
- 4,800mAh, 30W Wired, 15W Wireless (with Outfits)
- 164mm × 76mm × 8.6mm
- Wi-Fi 6E, HMD Smart Outfits, Dynamic Triple ISP, Pogo Pin, 3.5mm jack, etc.
