Engineering:HMD Key
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| Brand | HMD Global |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | HMD Global |
| Compatible networks | 2G GSM, 3G HSPA, 4G LTE |
| First released | January 2, 2025 |
| Predecessor | Nokia C12 |
| Type | Smartphone |
| Dimensions | 166.4 x 76.9 x 9 mm |
| Mass | 6.53 oz (185 g) |
| Operating system | Android 14 (Go edition) |
| System on chip | Unisoc SC9832E |
| CPU | 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53, quad-core |
| GPU | Mali-820MP1 |
| Memory | 2GB RAM |
| Storage | 32GB |
| Removable storage | microSDXC expandable up to 128GB |
| Battery | 4000 mAh |
| Charging | 10W; wired |
| Display | 6.52" IPS LCD, 460 nits (peak) 576 x 1280 pixels (20:9 ratio, 215 ppi) |
| Rear camera | 8MP, wide-angle lens, AF Features LED flash and panorama |
| Front camera | 5MP |
| Website | https://www.hmd.com/en_int/hmd-key?sku=1GS009MPG3001 |
| References | [1] |
The HMD Key is a budget Android smartphone developed by HMD Global and announced on January 2, 2025.[2] It is marketed in the UK, Australia, and New Zealand.[3]
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.[4] 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,[5] featuring an IP52 water resisstance.[4] 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.[4]
Software
The HMD Key only runs on the Go edition of Android 14 with security updates for 2 years quarterly.[6]
References
- ↑ "HMD Key - Full phone specifications". https://www.gsmarena.com/hmd_key-13605.php.
- ↑ Vlad. "HMD Key is official with barebones specs and low price" (in en-US). https://www.gsmarena.com/hmd_key_is_official_with_barebones_specs_and_low_price-news-65940.php.
- ↑ "Upgrade smarter with the HMD Key offering affordability without compromise" (in en-GB). 2025-01-02. https://www.hmd.com/en_gb/press/hmd-key-press-release.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Tann, Phil (2025-05-06). "HMD Key Review - Simple, budget friendly and functional" (in en-AU). https://ausdroid.net/news/2025/05/07/hmd-key-review-simple-budget-friendly-and-functional/.
- ↑ Richards, Jamie (2025-01-03). "The HMD Key is the cheapest big-brand smartphone I’ve ever seen" (in en). https://www.techradar.com/phones/the-hmd-key-is-the-cheapest-big-brand-smartphone-ive-ever-seen.
- ↑ "HMD Key | Affordable essential smartphone" (in en-GB). https://www.hmd.com/en_gb/hmd-key.
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