HMD is reportedly pursuing two sharply different smartphone directions at once: a modular Fusion 2 and a rugged XR22. The development suggests the company is keeping both customization and physical durability in its product plans.
The strongest shift concerns the HMD Fusion 2, which is said to remain in active development despite earlier claims that the Fusion line had been cancelled. HMD Global has not yet issued an official announcement confirming the device.
Reported HMD Product Roadmap
| Model | Reported Status | Product Direction |
|---|---|---|
| HMD Fusion 2 | Still in active development | Modular smartphone |
| HMD XR22 | In preparation | Rugged successor to XR21 |
| HMD Skyline 2 | Standard version expected | Keeps the current camera module design |
The information was shared by technology leaker smashx_60, who also outlined changes to HMD’s wider product roadmap. Until the company provides confirmation, the reported names and plans should be treated as unconfirmed.
Fusion 2 Could Continue the Modular Strategy
The HMD Fusion 2 is expected to retain the modular concept associated with the Fusion range. This approach would allow users to adapt the phone through components or accessories suited to their needs.
That flexibility would give Fusion 2 a distinct role beside HMD’s more durability-focused devices. However, the final design has not been established, and details about its components, accessories, and technical capabilities have not been disclosed.
Images and specification claims currently circulating online cannot be verified as final. The absence of an established final design means those details require caution.
XR22 Would Extend HMD’s Rugged Line
HMD XR22 is said to be in preparation as a successor to the XR21, a model positioned around resilience in demanding environments. The XR line is associated with protection from impacts, dust, and more extreme conditions.
Such devices are aimed at professional users and people who frequently spend time outdoors. No design details or specifications for the potential XR21 successor have been revealed so far.
The XR21 was introduced in 2024 as a rebranded version of the Nokia XR21. The Nokia-branded model had launched earlier in 2023.
Skyline 2 GT Is Reportedly Dropped
The same leak indicates that HMD will not release an HMD Skyline 2 GT model. A standard HMD Skyline 2 is still expected to remain in development.
The standard model is reportedly set to retain the current camera module design. This also contradicts earlier speculation that Skyline 2 would move to a circular camera layout.
There is still no official launch schedule for either Fusion 2 or XR22. HMD Global will need to confirm the products, their designs, specifications, and availability before the reported roadmap becomes definitive.