Highlights

• HMD Legend and LegendPro hint at budget-friendly offerings with Geekbench appearance.
• Both devices are powered by UniSoC T606 chipset, indicating competitive performance.
• HMD Legend features 4GB RAM, LegendPro steps up with 8GB.
• Anticipated debut at Mobile World Congress (MWC) under new HMD branding.

HMD is foraying into making smartphones with an HMD branding, breaking its long-standing relation with Nokia.

Now we have at least some idea about these devices after two of them were potentially spotted under the codename Legend and LegendPro.

According to a report by 91mobiles, these devices have made their appearance on the Geekbench benchmark database, hinting at their imminent introduction to the budget smartphone segment.

Performance Insights from Geekbench Listings

As per the Geekbench listings the HMD Legend has demonstrated a promising performance with scores of 379 in single-core and 1,370 in multi-core tests on Geekbench 6.2.

Its counterpart, the HMD Legend Pro, closely follows with scores of 373 in single-core and 1,384 in multi-core tests.

Further details from the Geekbench listings reveal that both the HMD Legend and LegendPro will be powered by an octa-core processor clocking at a peak frequency of 1.6GHz, coupled with an integrated Mali G57 GPU.

This setup points to the inclusion of the UniSoC T606 chipset, a processor also found in other budget-friendly models released recently.

If we are to peg the pricing of the HMD smartphones, it would be under Rs 10,000, at least based on these performance numbers.

In terms of memory, the HMD Legend is expected to come with 4GB of RAM, whereas the LegendPro will likely boast a higher 8GB of RAM.

Both smartphones will operate on the latest Android 14 OS, ensuring users have access to the newest features and security updates offered by Android.

Anticipation Builds for Official Launch

While the Geekbench listings have shed light on some key specifications, many details about the puported HMD Legend and LegendPro remain under wraps.

As mentioned above, HMD announced its decision to move away from the Nokia branding, introducing itself as Human Mobile Devices.

The brand’s new direction and upcoming range of smartphones are expected for unveilings at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) starting February 26.

FAQs

What are the HMD Legend and LegendPro?

The HMD Legend and LegendPro are upcoming smartphones by HMD, spotted on Geekbench, marking the company’s latest foray into the smartphone market with its own branding.

What chipset powers the HMD Legend and LegendPro?

Both smartphones are expected to be powered by the UniSoC T606 chipset, which is known for its performance in budget-friendly models.

How much RAM do the HMD smartphones come with?

The HMD Legend is equipped with 4GB of RAM, while the LegendPro offers a higher capacity of 8GB, catering to different user needs.

Will the HMD smartphones run on the latest Android OS?

Yes, both the HMD Legend and LegendPro will ship with Android 14, ensuring users have the latest features and security updates.

When can we expect the official launch of these HMD devices?

HMD is expected to officially unveil these smartphones at the upcoming Mobile World Congress (MWC), starting February 26.

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