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Nokia's Final Feature Phone Farewell: HMD plans Nostalgic Releases
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Joel Joseph
April 14, 2025
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In today’s newsletter, HMD is throwing it back with a final wave of iconic Nokia feature phones, Xiaomi’s packing a monstrous 7,000mAh battery into its next flagship, and OnePlus is teasing a sleek redesign that’s got us buzzing.
Plus, a portable Xiaomi projector’s lighting up Europe, and Qualcomm’s cooking up a chipset to shake things up.
Here’s what’s in store for you in today’s tech roundup:
HMD’s nostalgic Nokia feature phone farewell
Xiaomi 16’s massive 7,000mAh battery beast
OnePlus 13T’s stunning redesign reveal
Xiaomi’s pint-sized 1080p Smart Projector L1
Qualcomm’s SM8845 chipset bridging the gap
Additional reads on why smartphone cases are necessary, OnePlus Watch 3 price hike, and a Dimensity vs. Snapdragon showdown
Read on for all the details!
HMD Global appears to be setting the stage for one final nostalgic wave of Nokia feature phones before its licensing deal expires in 2026.
According to a tipster, the company is preparing to release a handful of rebranded Nokia models throughout 2025—essentially a farewell tour for one of the most iconic names in mobile history.
The upcoming lineup is a throwback to the early 2000s, with names like the Nokia 3510 4G, Nokia 5710XA 4G (2025), Nokia 130 Music (2G), Nokia 150 Music (2G), and more.
Read on to find out more details.
 Xiaomi is expected to shake up the flagship smartphone market with the Xiaomi 16, set to launch by the end of 2025. A recent leak suggests this device will feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2/Dimensity 9500 chip, paired with a staggering 7,000mAh battery. If true, it will be a significant upgrade over the Xiaomi 15’s 5,400 mAh cell. |  Excitement is building for the OnePlus 13T, a compact flagship set to launch in China by the end of April 2025. This phone will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, the same one that powers the OnePlus 13. Ahead of the official reveal, a leaked video has surfaced, offering a sneak peek at the phone’s redesigned rear, which reaffirms the previously revealed concept render. |
 After listing it on its global website, Xiaomi has launched the Smart Projector L1 in the UK and several EU countries. It’s made for everyday use and easy to set up. This 1080p projector weighs just 1.2kg and measures 118 × 142 × 176mm, making it small enough to carry around or place in any room. |  Qualcomm may be gearing up to shake up the smartphone chipset market with a new addition: the SM8845. Positioned between the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 and the upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite, this mid-tier flagship processor could bring near-top-tier performance to budget-friendly, performance-centric phones. |
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