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Alongside the not-so-new HMD T21 tablet, the company also quietly unveiled the HMD XR21 rugged smartphone. This is also a rebranded device, originally launched as the Nokia XR21 last year. Just like the rebranded tablet, the HMD XR21 comes with a newer OS version, Android 13 with a promise of up to two years of OS upgrades. Announced a few months ago, the Nokia 8 is HMD Global's flagship smartphone for this year. HMD Global still fulfills Nokia's reputation of having phones with a solid build quality, which is good since it's one of the things the brand has been known for. For a flagship smartphone, HMD Global is on the right track with respect to the Nokia 8's specs. Read more in our articles including "HMD XR21 now official" and "OnePlus Watch Lite now official".

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HMD XR21?

Alongside the not-so-new HMD T21 tablet, the company also quietly unveiled the HMD XR21 rugged smartphone. This is also a rebranded device, originally launched as the Nokia XR21 last year.

What have you covered about HMD XR21?

Just like the rebranded tablet, the HMD XR21 comes with a newer OS version, Android 13 with a promise of up to two years of OS upgrades. Announced a few months ago, the Nokia 8 is HMD Global's flagship smartphone for this year. HMD Global still fulfills Nokia's reputation of having phones with a solid build quality, which is good since it's one of the things the brand has been known for.

Where can I find articles about HMD XR21?

Our coverage of HMD XR21 includes: "HMD XR21 now official"; "OnePlus Watch Lite now official"; "Nokia 8 Hands-on, first impressions". Each article provides unique insights and information.