Nokia is making a comeback in the smartphone market with a focus on rugged phones designed for industries like oil, where workers need robust devices. While we won’t see an industrial version of the Nokia XR21 like the Nokia XR20, the company has introduced two new phones: the Nokia HHRA501x and the Nokia IS540.1.
Nokia has partnered with the German company i.safe MOBILE GmbH for this venture. These phones are classified as ‘EX’ and share the same technical platform. They have undergone extensive testing and received approval to meet the connectivity requirements of industries such as oil, gas, mining, and chemicals.
Nokia assures that these phones can be used safely in locations with explosion risks, such as ATEX Zone 1, or in areas with lower risks, like ATEX Zone 2. These phones also support all the necessary frequency bands and have obtained all the required certificates, making them suitable for use in companies worldwide.
While the official statement did not provide extensive details, some specifications are available for the Nokia IS540.1. This phone features a 6-inch screen protected by Gorilla Glass 3. Under the hood, it is equipped with the dual-core QCM6490 chip developed by Qualcomm, which offers performance similar to the Snapdragon 778. The Nokia IS540.1 comes with 8 gigabytes of RAM and 128 gigabytes of internal storage.
For those who love capturing moments, there is ample storage space for images, thanks to its 48-megapixel rear camera with autofocus. On the front, there is a 5-megapixel camera. The device is powered by a 4400 mAh removable battery. Unfortunately, price information is not yet available.
