HMD Global Might Not Make Nokia Phones Anymore

By Shikhar Mehrotra • Updated On 1 Feb 2024

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HMD Global has rebranded Nokia’s website and social handles, indicating that the company will soon enter the smartphone market. Although this will allow the Finnish company to sell its products, the development could pull the plug on Nokia smartphones.

Nokia’s official X (formerly known as Twitter) handle, @nokiamobile, is now @HMDglobal, indicating the change in the company’s direction. Further, the official Nokia website now redirects users to HMD’s website, another sign that the company wants to establish its brand instead of selling Nokia-branded smartphones.

The statement published on the official HDM Global website reads, “We’re still makers of Nokia smartphones.” However, the statement adds that the company is getting warmed up to bring users even more, including HMD’s original devices and phones from all-new partnerships.

For those catching up, HMD Global came into existence in 2016. It purchased the rights to Nokia smartphones from Microsoft. In 2017, the company launched Nokia 6. However, back in September 2023, the company’s CEO announced the plans to launch a new, “original HMD brand.”

Jean-Francois Baril, the CEO, mentioned that he wants to deliver high-quality, affordable mobile devices to consumers. Nonetheless, we don’t have a launch date yet.

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Shikhar Mehrotra

Shikhar Mehrotra is a seasoned technology writer and reviewer with over five years of experience covering consumer tech across India and global markets. At Smartprix, he has authored more than 1,700 articles, including news stories, features, comparisons, and product reviews spanning automobiles, smartphones, chipsets, wearables, laptops, home appliances, and operating systems. Shikhar has reviewed flagship devices such as the iPhone 16, Galaxy S25+, and Sennheiser HD 505 Open-Ear headphones. He also contributes regularly to Smartprix’s growing automotive section.

With a deep understanding of both iOS and Android ecosystems, Shikhar specializes in daily tech news, how-to explainers, product comparisons, and in-depth reviews. His DSLR photography in product reviews is recognized as among the best on the team.

Before joining Smartprix, Shikhar wrote for leading publications including Forbes Advisor India, Republic World, and ScreenRant. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication from Amity University, Lucknow.

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