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Overview
NeoScore
2.6
#5880 of 6270
- Design & display
- 4.0
- Performance & hardware
- 1.5
- Camera
- 1.3
- Connectivity
- 3.9
- Battery & charging
- 3.5
Strengths
- At 185.4 g, it weighs less than most phones of its time.
Weak points
- Its 215 ppi pixel density is among the lowest of phones from its time.
- Its 2 GB of RAM and 32 GB of storage are among the lowest amounts for phones of its time.
- The 8 MP rear camera has one of the lowest resolutions among phones of its time.
- Display
- 6.52″IPS LCD576 × 1,280 px
- Design
- 185.4 g76.9 mm166.4 mm9 mm
- Performance
- Unisoc SC9832EQuad-Core2 GB RAM32 GB
- Battery
- 4,000 mAh10 W
- Cameras
- 8 Mpxselfie 5 Mpx
- Network
- 4G3G2G
- Software
- Android 14
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HMD Key technical sheet
The HMD Key suits anyone looking for a basic phone for calls, messaging, and simple tasks; the trade-offs are limited memory, a low-resolution camera, and modest battery figures. Its 2 GB RAM and 32 GB storage are among the lowest amounts for phones of its time, though storage is expandable. It runs Android 14 and uses a Unisoc SC9832E processor.
The 6.52-inch IPS LCD display has 215 ppi and a peak brightness of 460 nits. Its pixel density is among the lowest, and its brightness is lower than that of most phones launched around the same time. At 185.4 g, the Key weighs less than most phones of its time. The 8 MP rear camera has one of the lowest resolutions among those phones and lacks optical image stabilization; the front camera is 5 MP. Its 4,000 mAh battery and 10 W charging are also among the lowest figures for phones of its time.
The phone includes Dual Nano-SIM, USB Type-C, a 3.5 mm audio jack, and FM radio. Overall, its camera, battery, connectivity, display, and performance are among the weakest of phones launched around the same time. Its overall NeoScore is 2.6: a basic option for anyone prioritizing calls and essential features while accepting clear limits in memory, photography, and battery capacity.
Technical index
NeoScore
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Key
Design & display
4.0
- Display Technology IPS LCD
- 5.0
- Display Pixel Density 215 ppi
- 2.5
- Peak Display Brightness 460 nits
- 3.6
- Display Features IPS LCD, Capacitive Touch
- 0.0
- Weight 185.4 g
- 7.5
- Resistance Features IP52
- 1.5
- Usable Surface 80.2 %
- 6.6
- Body Thickness 9 mm
- 6.0
Performance & hardware
1.5
- RAM Capacity 2 GB
- 1.0
- Storage Type eMMC 5.1
- 2.0
- Processor Process Size 28 nm
- 1.0
- Maximum Storage Capacity 32 GB
- 1.1
- Maximum CPU Clock 1.4 GHz
- 2.0
- RAM Type DDR3
- 2.5
Camera
1.3
- Optical Image Stabilization No
- 2.0
- Resolution 8 Mpx
- 3.0
- Optical Zoom 0 x
- 0.0
- Camera Features LED Flash, Panorama, Burst Mode, Continuous Autofocus, HDR, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Time-Lapse, Touch Focus
- 0.0
Connectivity
3.9
- Connectivity Features 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB Type-C
- 1.0
- Cellular Bands 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41
- 6.5
- Wi-Fi Standards Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
- 2.0
- Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2
- 3.0
- Navigation Systems GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou
- 7.5
- SIM Configurations Dual Nano-SIM
- 7.5
Battery & charging
3.5
- Battery Capacity 4,000 mAh
- 5.9
- Fast Charge Power 10 W
- 2.0
- Battery Features Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable
- 0.0
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- Design & display
- 3.96
- Performance & hardware
- 1.54
- Camera
- 1.33
- Connectivity
- 3.9
- Battery & charging
- 3.48
- NeoScore rank
- #5880 / 6270
HMD
Technical specifications
Performance
- Processor Model
- Unisoc SC9832E
- Processor Process Size
- 28 nm
- Graphics GPU
- Mali-T820 MP1
- Storage Type
- eMMC 5.1
- Maximum CPU Clock
- 1.4 GHz
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 32 GB
- CPU Description
- Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
- Processor Type
- Quad-Core
- RAM Capacity
- 2 GB
- RAM Type
- DDR3
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
Design
- Body Colors
- Black, Blue
- Body Thickness
- 9 mm
- Body Width
- 76.9 mm
- Body Height
- 166.4 mm
- Weight
- 185.4 g
- Usable Surface
- 80.2 %
- Resistance Features
- IP52
- Foldable
- No
- Rugged Build
- No
Battery
- Battery Capacity
- 4,000 mAh
- Fast Charge Power
- 10 W
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable
Display
- Display Aspect Ratio
- 20:9
- Display Technology
- IPS LCD
- Peak Display Brightness
- 460 nits
- Display Diagonal
- 6.52″
- Display Horizontal Resolution
- 576 px
- Display Vertical Resolution
- 1,280 px
- Display Pixel Density
- 215 ppi
- Display Features
- IPS LCD, Capacitive Touch
- Integrated Projector
- No
Sensor
- Sensor Features
- Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor
Software
- Operating System
- Android 14
- OS Family
- Android
- OS Version
- 14
- Direct OS Updates
- No
Connectivity
- SIM Configurations
- Dual Nano-SIM
- Cellular Bands
- 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41
- Cellular Technologies
- GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
- Wi-Fi Features
- Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 4.2
- Bluetooth Profiles
- A2DP, LE
- Navigation Systems
- GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou
- Connectivity Features
- 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB Type-C
- USB Version
- USB Type-C
Audio
- Microphone Count
- 1
- Audio Features
- Loudspeaker
Key
Camera system
Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.
8 MP rear main camera
- Resolution
- 8 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Slow Motion Video
- Yes
- Optical Zoom
- 0 x
- Optical Image Stabilization
- No
- Flash Type
- LED
Sensor
- Resolution
- 8 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
Video
- Slow Motion Video
- Yes
Lens
- Optical Zoom
- 0 x
- Optical Image Stabilization
- No
Flash
- Flash Type
- LED
- Flash LED Count
- 1 LED
Features
- Camera Features
- LED Flash, Panorama, Burst Mode, Continuous Autofocus, HDR, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Time-Lapse, Touch Focus
5 MP front camera
- Resolution
- 5 Mpx
Sensor
- Resolution
- 5 Mpx
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