A recent leak from tipster HMD Meme on X (formerly known as Twitter) indicates that HMD Global could be gearing up for a rebrand of a Nokia phone in the near future. The leak outlines the specifications of a potential HMD 225 4G, which seem to mirror those of the Nokia 225 4G that was released earlier this year.
The rumored HMD 225 4G would feature a modest 2.4-inch IPS LCD with a peak brightness of 400 nits. According to the leak, it would be powered by a Unisoc T107 SoC, a basic chipset often found in entry-level feature phones.
HMD Model 225 4G Specifications
- IPS LCD 2.4" display, 400nit
- 2MP Camera, HD Video Capture
- 1,450mAh, USB-C
- Unisoc T107 SoC
- BT5.0, 4G LTE, Dual SIM, FM Radio, 3.5mm jack, IP52
The camera setup is similarly straightforward, featuring a single 2-megapixel sensor capable of recording HD videos. Details about storage capacity and RAM are not provided, but given the phone’s intended market, they are likely to be minimal.
Connectivity options include Bluetooth 5.0, 4G LTE for basic internet needs, a dual SIM slot for managing multiple phone numbers, and the classic 3.5mm headphone jack. Additionally, the leak mentions the presence of an FM radio and an IP52 rating, offering basic protection against dust and water.
The specifications of the HMD 225 4G are nearly identical to those of the Nokia 225 4G, suggesting that this might simply be a rebranding effort. The tipster also shared renders of the HMD 225 4G, which bear a strong resemblance to its Nokia counterpart.
Potential Strategic Rebrand
HMD Global has not yet made any official statements regarding the leak or the existence of the HMD 225 4G. The company recently introduced a trio of feature phones under the Nokia brand – the 215 4G, 225 4G, and 235 4G – all of which share similar specifications, including the Unisoc T107 chipset and the S30+ operating system.
Given the notable similarities between the leaked HMD 225 4G and the Nokia 225 4G, it is plausible that the HMD 225 4G could be a strategic rebrand aimed at specific markets.
This approach is not new for HMD Global. The company has previously launched certain Nokia phones under its own branding in select regions, such as the HMD 105 and Nokia 105 (2024).
