One of Nokia’s most iconic Lumias returns with Android under its arm

HMD Global has turned a leak from a few weeks ago into reality. The parent company, which stayed with Nokia years ago, has revived the design of the iconic Nokia Lumia with Windows Phonebut this time with Android and a good list of interesting features. The device in question is HMD Skylinewhich is a model mid-range, equipped with good quality components and a very attractive price/quality ratio.

And yes, its design is reminiscent of the one it presented 11 years ago. Nokia Lumia 1020one of the most iconic smartphones in the industry. The new model, as expected, has many changes in its details, it is larger, and on its back panel there is no mythical giant camera module, characteristic of the old terminal.

In this way, HMD has managed to revive the look of Nokia Lumia from years past, but using current processes and maintainability system which makes this Skyline quite an interesting smartphone that can be easily repaired without any special knowledge.

New HMD Skyline Reviving Nokia Lumia

HMD has made it clear what it wants to do with this Skyline. The front design is reminiscent of the Nokia Lumia while still offering a modern and premium look. Unlike the old model, this one is built with aluminum framesIt’s significantly larger, and the back abandons the previous aesthetics to accommodate the current camera module.

But HMD knows you’re not just living on nostalgia, so it’s included a lot of the key components that make this a replica. Nokia Lumia in a decent mid-range class. Therefore, besides the design, there are several reasons to buy this device.

The first is your screen.which, although it does not provide the best frame optimization due to its design features, has a good 6.55-inch diagonal, pOLED technology and screen refresh rate 144 Hz and maximum brightness 1000 nits.

Next comes gross productivity, under processor control Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s 2nd Generationup to 12GB of RAM, and up to 256GB of internal storage. It’s not the most powerful mid-range option, but we’re sure it can play a good role when gaming and running any type of app.

Of course, unlike the Nokia Lumia 1020, this HMD Skyline offers Triple camera moduleAnd the company didn’t beat around the bush: it integrated a 108MP sensor with OIS and EIS, a 13MP wide-angle lens, and a 50MP telephoto lens. It forgets about macro or depth sensors and goes for decent hardware and processing, which the company usually treats very well.

Is it possible to buy it now? Yes, HMD Skyline is available in colors pink and black with price 499 euro for version 8+128 GB and 599 euro for the most advanced model 12+256 GB.

And for all those who look at every detail with a magnifying glass, here you go Official HMD Skyline Feature List.

A special design that goes beyond nostalgia

To top it all off, this misnamed Nokia Lumia not only mimics some of the old design, It also includes a very interesting maintainability system.. Thanks to a pair of screws located at the bottom, you can remove the back cover and screen in a matter of seconds.

And it doesn’t end there, well The interior is designed to make it easy to replace the battery or repair just about anything.In fact, HMD has partnered with iFixit, and any component can be purchased to easily repair the device.