Samsung and Apple cannot match repairability of two new HMD smartphones

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HMD has ditched Nokia branding for its Pulse and Pulse+ devices that can be repaired at home with kit that costs less than €20

Tech firm Human Mobile Devices has just put its first two original HMD smartphones on sale: HMD Pulse+ and HMD Pulse. A higher-end HMD Pulse Pro option follows soon.

READ MORE: I've tested DJI Mini 4 Pro and it's a solid ultra-portable drone for both beginners and pros Each device in the new HMD Pulse range is built to be repairable, HMD calls it ‘Gen 1 repairability’, empowering owners to replace a damaged display, bent charging port, or a depleted battery, without an engineering degree. Users can simply pick up a self-repair kit in partnership with iFixit, starting from as little as €19.95.HMD Pulse+ and HMD Pulse On sale today May 1, HMD Pulse+ and HMD Pulse offer up to 59 hours of battery life and Gen 1 repairability, in the same three eye-catching shades.

HMD Pulse Pro The firm claims HMD Pulse Pro is a selfie-lover’s new best friend. With a market-leading 50MP selfie camera, the phone also boasts selfie gesture navigation that allows you to capture memories with just a wave of the hand, or go hands-free with a finger-heart, thumbs up or two-handed heart sign. Also new is an AI Super Portrait mode for clearer night time shots..

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