HMD Global to Launch HMD Crest, Crest Max As Its First Smartphones in India Soon

HMD recently revealed that it had settled upon “Arrow” as the moniker for its upcoming smartphones in India but dropped it due to “legal reasons”.

Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by Manas Mitul | Updated: 16 July 2024 14:26 IST

HMD Global to Launch HMD Crest, Crest Max As Its First Smartphones in India Soon

Photo Credit: HMD Global

HMD's upcoming smartphone is speculated to be a rebranded version of HMD Pulse which launched in April

Highlights

HMD Global confirms it will launch two smartphones in India soon
Handsets will be named HMD Crest and HMD Crest Max
The company is speculated to hold an event on July 25

HMD Global, the Finnish mobile manufacturer and the parent company of Nokia, may be gearing up to launch two smartphones in India soon. The HMD Crest and Crest Max will be the first-ever smartphones launched by the company in the country. While no details have been revealed, HMD is hosting an event on July 25, and reports speculate it may be related to its upcoming smartphones. This builds upon a previous confirmation by the company on social media regarding the launch of its first smartphone in India and its naming.

HMD Crest, Crest Max Launch in India

According to the official HMD website, the company has settled on Crest and Crest Max as the monikers of its upcoming handsets. This development takes place following a contest held by the company on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), inviting people to help name its first-ever smartphones in India.

On July 7, HMD revealed that it had settled upon “Arrow” as the moniker for its upcoming smartphones but was forced to drop it due to “legal reasons”. After due deliberation, HMD has confirmed that “Crest” has been chosen as the identifier for its smartphone series. Its lineup will include two smartphones – HMD Crest and HMD Crest Max.

The moment you've all been waiting for is finally here! We're thrilled to announce the name of India's first HMD smartphone: HMD CREST.

Keep an eye on our feed as we prepare for the big launch! Exciting things are in store for you.#HMD #HMDCrest #ComingSoon #HumanMobileDevices pic.twitter.com/rm5JxJn3IX
— HMD India (@HMDdevicesIN) July 12, 2024

At present, HMD Global sells three smartphones in India under its umbrella, the Nokia C32, Nokia C22 and Nokia G42 5G. However, none of them carry the HMD branding. While the company did not delve into any details about its upcoming launches, one of the smartphones could be a rebranded version of HMD Pulse, which debuted in Europe in April.

Other HMD Smartphones in Development

HMD Global is also reported to be developing multiple smartphones, including two midrange devices and a rugged handset. The smartphones are reported to have similar specifications to the Pulse handsets and may carry the monikers HMD Nighthawk, HMD Tomcat and HMD Project Fusion, respectively.

Furthermore, the company is also speculated to be developing an HMD View and a Nokia Lumia-inspired smartphone, dubbed HMD Skyline.

Nokia C32

KEY SPECS
NEWS

Display 6.50-inch

Processor octa-core

Front Camera 8-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 2-megapixel

RAM 2GB

Storage 64GB

Battery Capacity 5,000mAh

OS Android 13

Resolution 1600x720 pixels

More Nokia mobiles Nokia mobiles price in India

Nokia C22

KEY SPECS
NEWS

Display 6.50-inch

Processor octa-core

Front Camera 8-megapixel

Rear Camera 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel

RAM 2GB, 4GB

Storage 64GB

Battery Capacity 5,000mAh

OS Android 13 (Go edition)

Resolution 720x1600 pixels

More Nokia mobiles Nokia mobiles price in India

Nokia G42 5G

KEY SPECS
NEWS

Display 6.56-inch

Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+

Front Camera 8-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel

RAM 4GB, 6GB, 8GB

Storage 128GB, 256GB

Battery Capacity 5000mAh

OS Android 13

Resolution 720x1612 pixels

More Nokia mobiles Nokia mobiles price in India

Comments

For the latest tech news and reviews, follow Gadgets 360 on X, Facebook, WhatsApp, Threads and Google News. For the latest videos on gadgets and tech, subscribe to our YouTube channel. If you want to know everything about top influencers, follow our in-house Who'sThat360 on Instagram and YouTube.

Further reading: HMD Global, HMD Crest, HMD Crest Max

Shaurya Tomer

Email Shaurya Tomer

Shaurya Tomer is a Sub Editor at Gadgets 360 with 2 years of experience across a diverse spectrum of topics. With a particular focus on smartphones, gadgets and the ever-evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI), he often likes to explore the industry's intricacies and innovations – whether dissecting the latest smartphone release or exploring the ethical implications of AI advancements. In his free time, he often embarks on impromptu road trips to unwind, recharge, and ...More