HMD

HMD Key

Name: HMD Key
Brand: HMD

Released Jan 2, 2025Phone

HMD Key is an entry-level 4G Android Go phone with a Unisoc SC9832E chip, 2GB RAM, 32GB storage, a 6.52-inch HD+ 60Hz LCD, an 8MP rear camera and a 4000mAh battery with 10W charging. It launched in the UK at GBP 59 (about 70 EUR in Europe) and is not sold in the US.

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Pros

3.5mm headphone jack, FM radio and microSD expansion
4000mAh battery that HMD rates at up to 47 hours between charges
IP52 rating and USB-C at a launch price of GBP 59
Ships with Android 14 (Go edition) and 2GB of virtual RAM on top of 2GB physical
Two years of quarterly security updates

Cons

HD+ 60Hz LCD with 460 nits peak brightness is dim and basic
Only 10W charging and no charger in the box
Single 8MP rear camera, 5MP selfie camera and a single speaker
4G only, Wi-Fi 4 and Bluetooth 4.2, no NFC; HMD lists no OS upgrade pledge

Below average

Computed from specs & benchmarks via our public methodology.

Performance20

Display20.2

Camera20

Battery29.4

Features20

Full specifications

Everything we track for the HMD Key

Display

Screen size: 6.52 ″
Panel type: IPS LCD
Resolution: 576x1280
Pixel density: 215 ppi
Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Peak brightness: 460 nits
Screen-to-body: 80.2 %

Performance

Chipset: Unisoc SC9832E
RAM (max): 2 GB
Storage options: 32GB

Camera

Main camera: 8 MP
Front camera: 5 MP

Battery

Capacity: 4,000 mAh
Wired charging: 10 W

Design

Weight: 185 g
Thickness: 9 mm
IP rating: IP52

Connectivity

5G: No
Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 4
Bluetooth: 4.2
NFC: No
USB: USB-C

Software

OS at launch: Android 14 Go

Audio

Stereo speakers: No
3.5mm jack: Yes

Quick answers

Is the HMD Key good in 2026?

The HMD Key earns an Inno Score of 21.9/100 (“Below average”) based on its specs and benchmark results. HMD Key is an entry-level 4G Android Go phone with a Unisoc SC9832E chip, 2GB RAM, 32GB storage, a 6.52-inch HD+ 60Hz LCD, an 8MP rear camera and a 4000mAh battery with 10W charging. It launched in the UK at GBP 59 (about 70 EUR in Europe) and is not sold in the US.

What are the key specs of the HMD Key?

Chipset: Unisoc SC9832E · Screen size: 6.52 ″ · Capacity: 4,000 mAh · Main camera: 8 MP

What are the closest alternatives to the HMD Key?

Its closest rivals on InnoReviews are TCL K70 SE, OUKITEL C17 Mini, OUKITEL C57 Pro — open the comparison pages for a spec-by-spec breakdown.