HMD Rebrands Nokia XR21 Rugged Phone: Significant Price Hike but Identical Specs

By: Aman Singh

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Updated on: 17-May-2024

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Prices Details

HMD XR21: The phone is priced at £499.99 (approximately Rs 52,700) for the 6GB + 128GB variant and is available in Midnight Black. In Europe, it is priced at EUR 600, making it 200 Euros more expensive than the original Nokia XR21.

**HMD T21 Tablet: **The tablet is priced at £229.99 (around Rs 24,300) for the base model and will be available in various European and UK markets.

Details of the HMD XR21

Up to 550 nits of brightness, 120Hz refresh rate, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, and a 20:9 aspect ratio characterise the 6.49-inch FHD+ display of the HMD XR21. Together with 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage, it is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 processor with Adeno 619L GPU. Running Android 13, the tablet is expected to get two significant OS upgrades.

Camera : There is an 8MP ultra-wide angle lens and a 64MP main camera on the phone. A 16MP camera at the front is perfect for video chats and selfies. Its 4,800mAh battery supports 33W rapid charging. Durability : Water and dust resistant, the HMD XR21 has an IP68/IP69K classification. Stereo speakers and a fingerprint sensor on the side are two other features.

Description of HMD T21 Tablet

Large 10.36-inch 2K display of the HMD T21 tablet has a 1200 x 1200 pixel resolution, SGS Low Blue Light Certification, 360 nits normal brightness, and a 5:3 aspect ratio. For further durability, the screen incorporates a reinforced glass layer and can accommodate an active pen.

Unisoc T612 processor, 4GB RAM, and 64GB or 128GB of internal storage power the tablet. Camera : The front and rear cameras are both 8MP. Battery : The gadget has an 8,200mAh battery that can be fast charged at 18W.

• Connectivity : Dual-band Wi-Fi, 3.5mm audio jack, NFC, and Bluetooth 5.0 are among the available options.

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Conclusion

Though they cost more, the HMD XR21 and HMD T21 tablets provide the same strong performance and features as their forerunners. Although the smartphones are now sold under the HMD brand, the substantial price increase for the HMD XR21 begs concerns, particularly when the features are the same as those of the original Nokia XR21. These gadgets will shortly be offered via authorised merchants, the LG India website, and well-known online stores.