Nokia Fortifies Partnership with HMD Global for Continued Innovation in Feature Phones
Nokia has extended its licensing agreement with HMD Global beyond 2026, ensuring ongoing production and innovation of feature phones. The partnership highlights India's significant market presence. UNISOC remains a key chipset provider, supporting HMD's 'classic + smart' initiative, aiming for market expansion across India, Africa, Europe, and China.
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Nokia has officially renewed its brand licensing agreement with HMD Global, extending collaboration beyond 2026 for feature phone production and innovation. India, a major player in the global feature phone market, continues to be pivotal in this initiative, where HMD Global already holds over 22% market share by volume.
As part of this enduring partnership, UNISOC will provide crucial chipset solutions across multiple Nokia feature phone models. This collaboration allows for the integration of new intelligent features, supporting global market expansion while preserving the classic appeal of Nokia phones.
Since HMD became the sole steward of the Nokia brand in 2016, the company has orchestrated the design and manufacturing of Nokia feature phones, particularly in India and China. The renewed agreement will see enhanced smart features such as AI voice assistants and GPS navigation introduced, reinforcing Nokia's presence in key markets worldwide.
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