HMD Key
The HMD Key is an upcoming smartphone that boasts a 6.52-inch IPS LCD display and an 8MP main camera. It is powered by the SC9832E chip and houses a robust 4000mAh battery with 10W charging. While it has been launched in the UK, it is not yet available in India.
HMD KeyKey specifications
ProcessorUnisoc SC9832E (28 nm), 153971 Antutu Score
Display6.52" IPS LCD 60Hz
Battery4000mAh (Li-ion) · 10Watt (wired)
Rear Camera8MP · 5MP (Secondary)
Front Camera5MP
RAM/Storage2GB, LPDDR4 / 32GB, eMMC 5.1
DesignPlastic
OSAndroid Go 14, Android Go
HMD Key — expected price in India
HMD Key has an Est. ₹6,300 based on leaks and expected launch data. Official India pricing is not confirmed yet.
HMD KeyKey specifications
ProcessorUnisoc SC9832E (28 nm), 153971 Antutu Score
Display6.52" IPS LCD 60Hz
Battery4000mAh (Li-ion) · 10Watt (wired)
Rear Camera8MP · 5MP (Secondary)
Front Camera5MP
RAM/Storage2GB, LPDDR4 / 32GB, eMMC 5.1
DesignPlastic
OSAndroid Go 14, Android Go
HMD Key — Full specifications
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General
BrandHMD
Model NameHMD Key
Launch CountryIndia
Launch15 May 2024
Availability15 May 2024
Launch PriceEst. ₹6,300
ColorsIcy Blue, Midnight Black
Box ContentsPhone, 10W Charger, Type-C Cable, Case, SIM Ejector Tool
Performance
ProcessorUnisoc SC9832E (28 nm), 153971 Antutu Score
OverclockNo
Graphics Processor (GPU)Mali-820MP1
RAM/Storage2GB, LPDDR4 / 32GB, eMMC 5.1
Display
Screen Size6.52 inches (16.56 cms)
Display TypeIPS LCD, 60 Hz Refresh Rate, SDR, 180 Hz Touch Sampling Rate
Form FactorFlat
ResolutionHD, 576 x 1280 pixels, 20:9 (215 ppi), 8-bit colours, 60% DCI-P3, 460 nits(Peak Brightness)
Peak Brightness460 nits
Display Refresh Rate60 Hz
Aspect Ratio20:9
Pixel Density215 pixels per inch (ppi)
Display Area80.2% Screen To Body Ratio
Design
Height6.55 inches (166.4 mm)
Width3.03 inches (76.9 mm)
Thickness0.35 inches (8.95 mm)
Weight185.4 grams
Frame MaterialPlastic Frame
Back MaterialPlastic
Front MaterialGlass
PortsUSB Type-C, 3.5mm Headphone Jack
ColorsIcy Blue, Midnight Black
Camera
Rear camera setupDual
Rear camera (Primary)8 MP resolution, Primary lens
Rear camera (Secondary)5 MP resolution, Secondary lens
Front camera setupSingle
Front camera (Primary)5 MP resolution, Selfie lens, Sensor: 5 MP, f/2.2, (Single), 1.12 µm
Video Resolution (Rear)1080p@30fps
Video Resolution (Front)Supported
Battery
Capacity4000 mAh
Battery TypeLi-ion
Wired Charging10 W
Fast Wired ChargingYes
Wireless ChargingNo
Reverse Wireless ChargingNo
Bypass ChargingNo
Connectivity
SIM (specs)Dual SIM
Mobile Technology4G
Network Speed4G
Cellular / Networknano-SIM
Wi-FiWi-Fi 4 802.11 a/b/g/n, Hotspot
Bluetoothtrue
Bluetooth Version4.2
Positioning / GNSSA-GPS, GALILEO, GPS
USB (specs line)USB Type-C, 3.5mm Headphone Jack
NFCYes
GPSNo
USB OTGNo
Software
Operating SystemAndroid Go 14, Android Go
Storage & Memory
RAM2GB, LPDDR4
Internal Storage32GB, eMMC 5.1
Expandable StorageYes
Audio
3.5mm Audio JackYes
Speaker SetupMono Speaker, No Tuning
HMD KeyKey Highlights
Processor
Unisoc SC9832E (28 nm), 153971 Antutu Score
Display
6.52"
Battery
4000mAh
Rear Camera
8MP
Front Camera
5MP
Design
Plastic
RAM/Storage
2GB, LPDDR4/32GB, eMMC 5.1
Connectivity
nano-SIM
HMD Key In the Box Items
Phone, 10W Charger, Type-C Cable, Case, SIM Ejector Tool
Pros & Cons
Pros
What we liked about this device
- Powered by reliable Unisoc SC9832E (28 nm), 153971 Antutu Score processor
- Immersive 6.52-inch display for gaming and media
- Dependable 4000mAh battery life
- 8MP camera for everyday capture
Cons
Trade-offs you should consider
- Modest front camera resolution
- Standard charging speed
