HMD Global, the company known for Nokia-branded phones, was set to introduce its first phone under its own brand in India – the HMD Arrow. However, recent social media updates on X (formerly Twitter) disclosed that legal issues in India have necessitated a name change for the “Arrow.”
Despite this hiccup, the company has assured that the new name for HMD’s inaugural smartphone in India will be unveiled soon. This renaming process may, however, lead to a delay in the phone’s launch in the country.
Name Chosen Via Contest
HMD initially selected the name Arrow through a user contest on X (formerly Twitter). The individuals whose suggestions were chosen will still receive their prizes. HMD has also confirmed that all contest entries remain valid, and they will announce five winners who will be rewarded.
Possible Rebrathe Pulse boasts a 6.65” LCD with a 720p+ resolution (20:9) and a 90Hz refresh rate. It runs on a Unisoc T606 processor, coupled with either 4GB or 6GB of RAM, and includes 64GB of storage, expandable up to 256GB via a microSD card.
For photography, the Pulse features a 13MP primary sensor on the back with autofocus and a dual-LED flash, along with a depth sensor. The front-facing camera is an 8MP sensor housed in a punch hole.
Battery and Software
The device is powered by a 5,000mAh battery and comes with Android 14 pre-installed. HMD Global has committed to providing two years of OS updates and three years of security patches for the Pulse.
Although the launch of HMD’s first phone in India might be slightly delayed, the primary features could stay consistent with the HMD Pulse if the rebranding speculation holds true.
