NEW DELHI, Feb 9, 2026, 12:24 IST
- Posts this week touted Nokia-branded foldable, flagship and keypad phones with ultra-low prices and outsized specs
- Nokia-branded phones are sold by licensee HMD Global, which has not listed the models on its official channels
- The posts themselves cite “leaks” and urge readers to check official announcements before buying
A string of online posts in India has touted a “Nokia 2026 Foldable 5G” and a “Nokia Evolve Pro 2026” with eye-catching specifications and prices, but the claims are not backed by any public product announcement from Nokia’s phone licensee.
The claims matter because Nokia-branded phones still pull search traffic and attention in price-sensitive markets, and unverified product pages can get shared quickly across social media and messaging apps.
A post published on Feb. 8 by mycampusstore.in described a “Nokia 2026 Foldable 5G” with dual displays and 5G — the latest generation of mobile networks — and cited a battery capacity of 5,500 mAh (milliamp-hours, a measure of battery size). Its headline pegged the price “below ₹1,599”, while the text referred to an “expected” price under ₹1,999 and included a disclaimer saying details were based on leaks and rumours. (Mycampus Store)
On Feb. 9, the same site ran a separate post headlined “Nokia Evolve Pro 2026 Launch”, claiming a 300-megapixel camera, a 7,500 mAh battery and 20GB of RAM — without pointing to an official product listing. (Mycampus Store)
Earlier posts on mycampusstore.in also pushed unusual specs and pricing for Nokia-branded devices, including a “premium 5G keypad phone” it said would cost ₹999 and carry a 6,000 mAh battery, a 12MP front camera and a five-year warranty. (Mycampus Store)
Another entry on the site described a “new 5G smartphone” with a 15,500 mAh battery, a “quad 400MP” camera setup and a 2K AMOLED display — again framed as an unveiling rather than tied to an official release. (Mycampus Store)
Nokia-branded phones are marketed by HMD Global, which describes itself as a licensee of the Nokia brand. HMD’s public newsroom and its online catalogue of HMD and Nokia phones did not list devices called “Nokia Evolve Pro 2026” or the “Nokia 2026 Foldable 5G” at the time of writing. (HMD – Human Mobile Devices)
HMD has previously used formal press releases to detail India launches and position lower-cost devices as part of an “access” strategy. In an October 2025 announcement for its Touch 4G feature phone, HMD India executive Ravi Kunwar said the company was “pioneering an entirely new category” aimed at first-time digital users. (HMD – Human Mobile Devices)
Nokia’s own consumer support pages point phone buyers to HMD under its “licensed products” section, reflecting how the brand is used across third-party product lines. (Nokia)
Foldable phones, meanwhile, remain a premium niche even as shipments are forecast to grow. Counterpoint Research said in December that foldable panel shipments are expected to rise sharply in 2026, but it did not suggest the category was moving to ultra-low prices. (Counterpointresearch)
The risk for shoppers is straightforward: some of the figures in the posts clash even within a single article, and the pages lean heavily on “expected” prices and “leaked” specifications. That is fertile ground for confusion — and for scam listings that copy brand names and images to lure buyers.
For now, there is no public confirmation that the specific Nokia-branded models described in the posts are real products with finalised prices, specifications or release dates. Buyers typically need to rely on official HMD announcements and verified retail channels before making a purchase.
