Wait, what? A new Lumia smartphone might be on the way in 2024

What you need to know

  • HMD Global is rumored to be reviving the classic Lumia 920 design in a new Android device this year.
  • The device is codenamed Skyline, and leaked renders confirm it looks like a modernized Lumia for 2024.
  • The device features an edge to edge display, a rear triple camera array, and is expected to ship in all the fun colors Lumia's are known for. 

Do you remember the bright and colorful Lumia smartphones from Nokia? Those were the days, back when Windows Phone was thriving with the best cameras and smartphone designs on the market. Although those days are now long gone, it appears that the classic Lumia design may be making a return very soon.

A new leak has revealed that HMD Global, the current owners of Nokia’s smartphone brands and patents, is working on a new upper mid-range device codenamed “Skyline” that takes the form of an updated Lumia 920. According to the leak, the HMD Skyline will feature a 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED screen with under-display fingerprint reader, 8 or 12GB RAM, 256GB storage, and be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2.

The phone will feature a triple-camera setup on the back consisting of a 108MP main sensor, 8MP ultrawide sensor 2MP macro lens, along with a 32MP front facing camera for selfies. The device will also be IP67 water and dust resistant, include NFC for wireless payments, and rock a 3.5mm audio jack just like the old Lumia handsets.

Leaked renders of the upcoming HMD Global Skyline looks just like a modern Lumia 900. (Image credit: NokiaMob)

The leaked render reveals that the phone really will look like a modernized Lumia 900 for 2024, complete with a full-screen front display with relatively thin bezels paired with that classic rounded chassis that made the Lumia 900 series so comfortable to hold. The leak suggests the device will be available in black, blue, yellow, and pink colorways to match that original Lumia vibe.

Of course, the device will run Android and is said to get three years of major Android OS updates. Now, while it might look like a Lumia on the outside, it’s unclear if this device will actually be branded as a Lumia smartphone, or if HMD Global will choose to give it a new name given Microsoft likely still owns the Lumia brand.

What is for certain is that the classic Lumia vibe is making a return to the smartphone market soon, and it’s about time. I’ve always thought those classic Lumia designs were some of the best smartphone designs ever put to market, and the vibrant colorways and premium unapologetic plastic were unique in a market full of metal and glass slabs.

HMD Global is expected to unveil the Skyline later this year and is rumored to cost around €500.

Zac Bowden
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Zac Bowden is a Senior Editor at Windows Central. Bringing you exclusive coverage into the world of Windows on PCs, tablets, phones, and more. Also an avid collector of rare Microsoft prototype devices! Keep in touch on Twitter and Threads

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  • John McIlhinney
    Can anyone say "insult to injury"?
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  • Reid Fenton1
    So disappointed this runs Android…although there aren’t any other choices. Pass, but sad about it.
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  • th3disturbed
    I have one question. Is the body polycarbonate(aka plastic)? If so I would be sooooooo happy. The lumia 920 polycarbonate body was the best of any smartphone period. we were all duped to when they said metal and glass phones are more premium. The soft touch polycarbonate body of the lumias felt good, were light weight and did not have to worry about breaking the back if dropped. If this is case I will buy it on release day.
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  • John McIlhinney
    th3disturbed said:
    we were all duped to when they said metal and glass phones are more premium.
    I think that most people would agree that metal and glass phones look more premium, at least. The thing is though, the vast majority of people will put a cover on them, so it's a pretty moot point. I have a Pixel 6 Pro and I do like the feel and finish and would love to keep it naked but there's no way I'm going to trust myself not to drop it at some point.
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  • finbaar
    It could be a nice device, but HMD have been underwhelming in many ways. There prices have been high and there delivery has been low. But, if this device is fully polycarbonate then it will at least be different. The Lumia 920 was a brilliant design and I would love to have something like that again. I never use cases, yuck, but do use skins and having full poly carbonate would mean I wouldn't even need that.
    And yes guys, it runs Android. Of course it runs Android. Windows 10 Mobile is a distant memory. We may think it was a pleasant memory these days but there are very very few of us.
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  • Jcmg62
    The only thing that made Lumia worth using was Windows.

    The world does not need another mid range Android phone
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  • tom bae 2023
    John McIlhinney said:
    I think that most people would agree that metal and glass phones look more premium, at least. The thing is though, the vast majority of people will put a cover on them, so it's a pretty moot point. I have a Pixel 6 Pro and I do like the feel and finish and would love to keep it naked but there's no way I'm going to trust myself not to drop it at some point.
    Who said that ? It is same as the lcd . oled . or whatever the glass display that they always break it , and then fix it or buy new phone . it is a huge rip -off industry . but the plastic based display had been there around over 5 years .
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  • John McIlhinney
    tom bae 2023 said:
    Who said that ?
    Pretty much everyone I've ever heard speak on the subject. I used Lumia phones myself and, in fact, still have both my 925 and 950XL, but I do think that my Pixel looks and feels more premium. That said, I always have my Pixel in a case while I had multiple Mozo backplates for my 950XL, so it effectively made little to no difference.
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  • TechFreak1
    Meh, another android phone....
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