– Mid-range positioning with a Unisoc T620 chip, 8 GB RAM and 256 GB storage, 6.67″ OLED 90 Hz display.
– Unconventional pill-shaped camera module; triple cameras: 50 MP main, 50 MP selfie, 8 MP ultra-wide.
– 6,000 mAh battery, 20W USB-C charging, IP65 water splash resistance, 3.5 mm jack, stereo speakers, NFC.
HMD Thunder Pro launch tease from @smashx_60
The HMD Thunder Pro should be launched soon as a new mid-range smartphone, as the extremely reliable leaker @smashx_60 has already published the first images and details. There is a sense of anticipation in the air as fans wait for more official confirmations, and the leak hints at a device that could shake up the mid-range segment with its distinctive design choices.
Design and display quirks
The HMD Thunder Pro features an unusual, pill-shaped camera module that is somewhat reminiscent of the Google Pixel 10 ($699 on Amazon), but HMD Global has placed a camera on the left and right edge, while the LED flash sits in the middle. The plastic frame is slightly rounded, which might help with grip and durability in everyday usage, though some buyers prefer metal or glass builds for premium feel.
Hardware specs and positioning
The SIM card slot is located on the left-hand side, with a volume rocker and the lock button on the right. The smartphone reportedly has a 6.67-inch display based on an OLED panel with 1,080p+ resolution and a frame rate of 90 Hz. HMD Global is said to use a Unisoc T620 ARM chip, which has two Cortex-A75 performance cores with boost clocks of up to 2.2 GHz and six Cortex-A55 efficiency cores. This choice of chip indicates that the HMD Thunder Pro will be positioned in the lower mid-range, offering a balance between performance and price that many buyers look for in this tier.
Memory, cameras, and power
Nevertheless, HMD Global is expected to offer 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of flash memory in at least one variant. The manufacturer is also not compromising as much on the cameras as some of its competitors, as the device reportedly offers a 50 megapixel selfie camera, a 50 MP main camera and an 8 MP ultra-wide-angle camera. The 6,000 mAh battery can be charged via USB-C with up to 20 watts. The body is IP65-certified and therefore only protected against water splashes and rain. A 3.5 mm headphone jack, stereo speakers and an NFC chip complete the package.