HMD Global will cease the production of Nokia-branded smartphones and feature phones in 2029. This decision follows the expiration of the current licensing agreement between the two companies, as reported by industry insider smashx_60.
The partnership, which began in 2016, granted HMD Global an exclusive international license to manufacture mobile devices under the Nokia name. During this period, Nokia shifted its focus away from direct hardware manufacturing to licensing its brand and patent portfolio.
In October 2025, the companies extended the license for feature phones until March 2029, though this was limited to specific markets. Post-2029, the Nokia brand will only appear on devices developed through individual joint ventures involving shared patent and trademark rights.
As the agreement nears its end, HMD Global has been actively expanding its own product lineup. The company is currently releasing smartphones, tablets, and other consumer electronics under its own HMD brand name.
