The firm is seeking to capitalize on an emerging trend in recent years among mainly Gen Z consumers embracing so-called dumb phones, which lack internet and offer only basic text, call and camera features.
The concept of taking a "digital detox" has become more popular over the last few years as consumers have sought to limit harmful effects of social media on their daily lives.
"In our fast-paced digital world, it can often feel like the online buzz never stops," Lars Silberbauer, chief marketing officer for HMD, said in a statement Wednesday.