HMD Moon Knight may launch soon with Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 SoC

HMD Moon Knight is reportedly in development. The name has surfaced online alongside some expected key features. A tipster has shared the name of the alleged smartphone, its model number and key specifications such as chipset, camera and display. Meanwhile, other details have also been tipped, such as the possible construction and design element of the rumored model. HMD, which recently launched its Skyline smartphone in India, is yet to confirm this device.

HMD Moon Knight features (expected)

An X after from the account HMD_MEME’S (@smashx_60) claimed that HMD is working on a new smartphone, possibly called Moon Knight. It is said to carry the model number TA-1691. According to this leak, the rumored smartphone could be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset.

The leak claims that the HMD Moon Knight handset may come with a full-HD+ pOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate. The phone may come with a quad rear camera setup. It will likely have an aluminum frame and support 5G connectivity. The handset may contain a dual speaker.

HMD Moon Knight could be equipped with POGO pins. This suggests that the phone’s design could be similar to that of HMD Fusion, which was unveiled at IFA 2024 earlier this month. This design is expected to support customizable accessories that can provide additional functionality.

Notably, the HMD Fusion is powered by a Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 SoC and comes with an IP52-certified build for dust and splash resistance. It has a 6.56-inch 90Hz HD+ display, a 108-megapixel dual rear camera, a 50-megapixel selfie shooter, and a 5,000 mAh battery with 33W wired fast charging. The phone starts at €249 (approximately Rs. 24,000).