HMD silently introduced its first rugged 5G smartphone – the XR21. If that identify rings a bell, it’s as a result of the gadget is a carbon copy of the Nokia XR21 which was introduced in Could final yr.
HMD XR21 (left) and Nokia XR21 (proper)
HMD’s XR21 comes with the identical specs and appears because the Nokia XR21 with the one distinction being the HMD brand instead of the Nokia one. As a reminder, the Nokia/HMD XR21 brings a 6.49-inch IPS LCD display with FHD+ decision and 120Hz refresh fee.
The gadget is MIL-STD-810H military-grade licensed and options IP69K certification – the best ingress safety score towards water and mud. You additionally get a Snapdragon 695 SoC, 6GB RAM and 128GB storage in addition to a 64MP most important cam and 8MP ultrawide lens. The battery is available in at 4,800 mAh and helps 33W charging.
HMD XR21 ships with Android 13 out of the field and is promised two years of OS upgrades and three years of safety updates.
HMD XR21 is available in a single Midnight Black coloration and retails for €600 in its 6/128GB trim. Apparently sufficient HMD continues to be promoting the Nokia-branded XR21 for €400 however these items are listed as low inventory.