“Any regional headcount reductions are part of Nokia’s global cost-savings program, which the company announced in 2023. As stated in the past, the target for this program is to make between EUR 800m-1.2bn cost savings by reducing headcount globally between 9,000-14,000 by the end of 2026. Nokia has not announced any specific regional guidance in India on headcount reductions. India continues to be an important hub for Nokia.”

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Nokia, a Finnish tech company, is reportedly aiming to cut down up to 20% of its global workforce, which amounts to around 14,000 jobs.

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Nokia to lay off 20% of its workforce

As per media reports, Nokia is set to reduce around 20% of its 74,000 workforce globally, which would result in 14,000 layoffs globally. The report also mentions that the India unit is also likely to take a hit of a similar nature. Currently, in India alone, Nokia has around 17,000 employees. If we do the maths, then 20% of the 17,000 jobs, which amounts to 3,400, are likely to be affected by these layoffs.

One of the reasons behind restructuring, as quoted by the publication, is that back in 2023, Nokia announced the merger of Cloud and Network Services (CNS) and Mobile Networks (MN) business units. Because of this, there may have been some overlapping roles that were created, which the business is now reducing.

In related news, Nokia India reported a drop in net sales in Q4, 2025, to 393 million euros (Rs 4,324.96 crore). Comparing it with last year’s Net sales of 463 million in the same quarter, this amounts to a drop of 15%.

Along with the layoffs, the company is reportedly bringing major leadership changes. Tarun Chhabra, who was appointed as the India Country Head and Senior Vice President of Mobile Networks at Nokia in April 2024, has reportedly exited from the company. Furthermore, Samar Mittal has been appointed as the India Country Business Leader, who will oversee the entire customer portfolio. Adding more to this, Vibha Mehra has been appointed as India Country Manager, whose role will focus on government relations and communications. Both will take charge effective April 1st 2026.

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It is now reported that Acer and ASUS are banned from selling PCs and laptops in the German market after a ruling by the Munich Regional Court over the patent dispute. Both companies were found to infringe Nokia’s standard-essential video patents and were unwilling to license them on fair, FRAND-compliant terms.

Due to this, the court issued injunctions prohibiting both manufacturers from offering, distributing, using, importing or possessing such devices in Germany. Acer has officially and temporarily suspended sales of notebooks and PCs in Germany from its own online shop, while ASUS’s German product pages for many systems are also no longer regularly accessible. The German websites of ASUS and Acer are currently displaying signs indicating maintenance work.

Do note that this ruling is for the manufacturers only and not the retailers. Retailers who still have Acer and ASUS products in stock can continue selling them, but consumers may see a shortage of these products later, as the companies cannot import new units. Unless the lawsuit is concluded sooner or Acer and ASUS decide to sort a deal with Nokia.

Stay tuned with The Tech Outlook for the latest updates.

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This initiative allows Airtel to offer reliable broadband services in areas where fiber connectivity is either limited or difficult to implement. With low fiber penetration and a growing demand for digital services, 5G FWA presents an effective solution to bridge connectivity gaps across the country.

Airtel will deploy Nokia’s FastMile 5G outdoor receivers, which can serve two households simultaneously, reducing connection costs. These receivers feature high-gain antennas, enhancing broadband access over long distances while efficiently managing radio resources. Additionally, they use Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) technology for easy installation on walls, balconies, or poles.

To improve in-home connectivity, Airtel will also implement Nokia’s Wi-Fi 6 access point, which provides intelligent mesh capabilities and self-optimizing network features, ensuring seamless broadband experiences for customers.

Nokia’s 5G Fixed Wireless Access and Wi-Fi 6 access point devices will be manufactured in India and packaged using fully recyclable materials.

Randeep Sekhon, CTO of Bharti Airtel, emphasized the significance of this collaboration, stating: “This collaboration with Nokia and Qualcomm underscores our dedication to delivering an exceptional network experience for our customers. We are confident that Nokia’s 5G Fixed Wireless Access and Wi-Fi 6 Access Point solutions will help provide high-speed internet to underserved areas and fulfil the need of a superior and uninterrupted broadband experience.”

Sandy Motley, President of Fixed Networks, Nokia, highlighted the role of FWA in addressing connectivity challenges in India: “India’s vast size and population density presents unique challenges for broadband connectivity. In those communities where fiber is difficult to deploy, FWA can be used to provide reliable wireless broadband connectivity. With our 5G FWA and Wi-Fi 6 solutions built in collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies, Bharti Airtel will be able to provide customers with fiber-like speeds which are becoming essential in today’s digital economy. We look forward to supporting Bharti Airtel in its vision to connect more communities to high-speed broadband access.”

Rahul Patel, Group General Manager, Connectivity, Broadband & Networking, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., added: “We are excited to be part of this new generation of products by Bharti Airtel and Nokia which are designed to deliver optimized performance, coverage, and user experiences. 5G FWA combined with Wi-Fi 6 access point is ideal for connecting the unconnected, making it an extremely versatile solution for Indian homes and businesses.”

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Well, our latest discovery reveals that HMD could now push only HMD branded smartphones this is because all the Nokia smartphones are now shifted under a new category and are no longer in the main smartphone category on HMD global website and Indian website.

Apart from this HMD has also discontinued all Nokia branded smartphones on their global website while in the Indian region, only 1 Nokia smartphone- Nokia G42 5G and three tablets- Nokia T20, Nokia T10, and Nokia T21 are visible. It appears that HMD is slowly moving away from Nokia smartphones.

Yesterday HMD unveiled its all-new HMD Key smartphone in the global market. Let’s take a look at its specifications

It has a 6.52-inch HD screen with a 60Hz refresh rate and 460 nits brightness. It uses a Unisoc 9832E processor with 2GB RAM and 32GB storage, expandable to 128 GB via microSD card. The phone can use up to 2GB of storage as virtual RAM to run more apps.

The camera setup includes an 8MP rear camera with autofocus and LED flash and a 5MP front camera. Camera modes include Portrait, Night, Pro, Slow Motion, Time Lapse, and Panorama. A 4000mAh battery powers the phone with 10W charging, rated for up to 47 hours of use. The phone comes with standard features like a headphone jack, FM radio, USB-C port, and IP52 rating. It supports 4G networks and has face unlock. HMD will provide security updates every three months for two years.

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As per the report, Nokia is exploring its mobile network business. The company is said to have considered several options that include selling some or all of its mobile networks business which could be valued at as much as $10 billion, as well as combining the business with a rival. According to the report the deal is in its early stages which means a lot is yet to happen. Both companies may end up agreeing on a point or may just drop it.

However, it’s important to mention that the report has come just after a month when Nokia reported a profit drop of 32% in its second quarter due to weak demand for 5G telecom equipment.

As far as response is concerned Nokia said in a press release “Nokia is committed to the success of its Mobile Networks business, a highly strategic asset for both Nokia and its customers. The business has made significant progress this year both on right-sizing its cost base while protecting its product roadmap winning new deals with new customers and increasing share with existing customers. Nokia is focused on ensuring that Mobile Networks are positioned to serve its customers building the best-performing networks, investing in its portfolio, and creating value for Nokia’s shareholders,”

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The Nokia 235 4G phone comes with a 2.8inch wide IPS display and 2MP camera and comes in three different color options Blue, Black, and Purple. The Nokia 220 4G phone comes with a 2.8inch wide IPS display and also comes with UPI applications, and Type-C charging. The Nokia 220 4G is backed by a 1200mAh battery while the Nokia 235 4G phone is backed by a 1450mAh battery.

Price and availability

All these three devices are available on HMD.com and Amazon.in, and retail outlets. The Nokia 3210 is priced at Rs 3999 while the Nokia 235 4G is priced at Rs 3749 and Nokia 220 4G is priced at Rs 3249.

Commenting on the development, Ravi Kunwar, VP, of India & APAC, HMD said, “The Nokia 3210, a cultural icon, is back as consumers seek to balance screen time with a digital detox. Nokia 3210 isn’t just a phone; it’s 2024’s fun phone. The original Nokia 3210 holds a special place in many hearts as one of the best-selling mobile phones ever. Its strong heritage and iconic design make it the perfect product to reimagine for the modern era. Widely regarded as one of Nokia’s most significant handsets, it was beloved by many as their first mobile phone. This modern twist on a classic design, celebrating its silver jubilee year, is sure to capture attention.”

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Nokia 3210 4G Specs

I still remember when my father used to come back home, and I used to play Snake on this smartphone. But enough of the storytelling; this model comes with a 2.4-inch QVGA display and is powered by a Unisoc T107 processor with Nokia’s proprietary OS S30+. The rear is equipped with a 2MP camera with LED flash. Nokia has always been a front runner for its battery life, and this one comes with a 1450 mAh removable battery that offers 9.8 hours of talk time.

You will get 64MB of RAM and an internal storage of 128MB, which can be further extended to 32GB with a microSD card. For connectivity, it has Bluetooth 5.0, USB Type-C, and dual 4G SIM connectivity. Also, for headphones, you get a 3.5mm jack.

Now that all the specs have been covered, let me talk about the features you will get. HMD is offering all-new cloud apps that bring YouTube, YouTube Shorts, news, and weather all in one place. Also, you can add UPI to this smartphone and make payments with it.

Pricing and Availability

This is available in three colour options: Y2K Gold, Scuba Blue, and Grunge Black. With only a single memory option of 64MB RAM and 128MB storage, it is priced at ₹3,999. It is available on Amazon India and HMD’s official website.

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This phone must have also brought a question in your mind “Is Snake also coming back?”. Well, its yes though we don’t know about the changes with this game is going to come. Here it’s important to mention that HMD has not brought it back from time out of nowhere but it saw a surge in sales of “Dumbphones” and it expects the market of these phones to grow even further.

“The Nokia 3210, a cultural icon, is back at the pinnacle of global dumbphone boom as consumers look to balance their screen time usage with a digital detox. The Nokia 3210 has simplicity at its core, allowing consumers to be totally present. Forget dumbphone, this is 2024’s fun phone.”

— Lars Silberbauer, CMO of Human Mobile Devices (HMD)

As far as the price of the phone is concerned it is priced at €79/£74.99(~Rs 7,000).

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In similar developments, earlier HMD launched the 2024 versions of the Nokia 6310, Nokia 5310 and Nokia 230. We updated you about them and also shared the features and specifications of the phones. You can check our earlier coverage if you have missed it here.

Now, coming back to the Chinese version of the Nokia 220, let’s have a look at the features and specifications of the phone, which is to go live for sale in China.

First of all, the phone features a 2.8-inch IPS screen. The font icons on the phone are designed in a way that it’s easier to identify and operate for seamless operations. It has incorporated a large font keyboard with a clear display, a large key area, and neat edges.

Next, the phone is equipped with a USB-C 2.0 interface. Surprisingly, you have the option to charge this in both front and back. Along with it, a built-in 1450 mAh battery powers the device.

The phone is further equipped with 64 MB of RAM and 128 MB of storage space.

The phone offers “level 9 loud volume’’.

It also supports Bluetooth 5.0.

Another important feature that the phone houses is the option to be able to use the Alipay mobile payment function. This will surely come in handy to customers.

The communication modes that the phone supports are China Mobile, China Unicom, China Telecom, Radio and Television 4G, and VoLTE high-definition voice calls.

FM-Radio, Himalaya, Migu Music, etc are additional apps that the phone houses.

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However, there hasn’t been any mention of the prices at which these handsets will be available for purchase.

Now, let’s look at each of the three phones, and have a walkthrough of how they are different from the older versions of the handsets.

Nokia 6310 (2024): HMD is adding new features to this phone for the 2024 version. The phone bears a resemblance to the 2021 version of the Nokia 6310. The 2024 version has been incorporated with a bigger 1,450 mAh battery. Additionally, it now features a USB-C port.

The other features and specifications of the phone however remain the same. This includes a VGA camera with a flash, a 2.8-inch LCD display, a dual-slim slot with stand-by capabilities for both cards, and a microSD card slot.

Nokia 5310 (2024): HMD has kept the overall design exactly like the 2010 version of the 2020 Nokia 5310. However, the size of the handset has been increased. It is taller and wider, which gives it space to be equipped with a bigger 1,450 mAh battery. The phone now processes on a Unisoc 6531F instead of MediaTek chipsets. Even the phone’s display has been increased to a 2.8-inch LCD.

The Nokia 5310 is renowned for its music-playing features. The 2024 version includes the play buttons on the handset’s right side. On the other hand, the volume keys are located on the left. A USB-C port is another additional feature. The phone includes a microSD card slot (8/16) MB, dual speakers, and FM radio.

Nokia 230 (2024): Like the above-mentioned models, the Nokia 230 has also been retained with the older design, while being incorporated with a new battery. The footprint of the phone is an exact copy of the 2015 released version. Even the display of the phone remains the same, a 2.8-inch TFT display with 65K colours. It has a 2 MP camera with LED flash on the front and back panels.

However, it now has a 1,450 mAh battery and a USB-C port.

The phone processes on Unisoc 6531F chipset and is Bluetooth 5.0 enabled. It includes a 3.5 mm audio jack and an 8/16 MB microSD card slot.

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