HMD Key

HMD Key
BrandHMD Global
ManufacturerHMD Global
TypeSmartphone
First released
January 2, 2025; 21 months ago (2025-01-02)
PredecessorNokia C12
2G GSM, 3G HSPA, 4G LTE
ColorsMidnight Black, Icy Blue
Dimensions166.4×76.9×9 mm (6.55×3.03×0.35 in)
Weight6.53 oz (185 g)
Android 14 (Go edition)
Unisoc SC9832E
CPU1.3 GHz Cortex-A53, quad-core
GPUMali-820MP1
Memory2GB RAM
Storage32GB
microSDXC expandable up to 128GB
SIMNano-SIM
Battery4000 mAh
Charging10W; wired
Rear camera8MP, wide-angle lens, AF
Features LED flash and panorama
Front camera5MP
Display6.52" IPS LCD, 460 nits (peak)
576 x 1280 pixels (20:9 ratio, 215 ppi)
IP52
Websitehttps://www.hmd.com/en_int/hmd-key?sku=1GS009MPG3001
References

The HMD Key is a budget Android smartphone developed by HMD Global and announced on January 2, 2025. It is marketed in the UK, Australia, and New Zealand.

Specifications

Hardware

The HMD Key is powered by four 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53 CPUs and a Mali-820MP1 GPU, with a Unisoc SC9832E system on a chip. It has a battery capacity of 4000 mAh, which lasts long up to 47 hours in a single charge, claimed by HMD. In the front, the display is an in-plane switching LCD, sizing at 6.52 inches, with a resolution of 576 x 1280 px (20:9) and 60Hz redfresh rate, featuring an IP52 water resisstance. The main camera features a single 8MP lens and a 5MP front camera. It only has 32GB of internal storage and 2GB of RAM, with expandable storage up to 128GB with the microSD.

Software

The HMD Key only runs on the Go edition of Android 14 with security updates for 2 years quarterly.

References

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