HMD Terra M: specifications and verdict
HMD

Terra M

3.2 NeoScore #1023 of 1029

Launched March 2026

Overview

NeoScore

3.2

#1023 of 1029

Design & display
4.9
Performance & hardware
2.6
Camera
4.1
Connectivity
4.1
Battery & charging
1.5

Strengths

  • IP68, IP69K, and MIL-STD-810H resistance
  • Supports NFC and USB Type-C
  • Nano-SIM + eSIM

Weak points

  • Only 2 GB RAM and 32 GB eMMC 5.1 storage
  • 2.8-inch TFT LCD with a 4:3 aspect ratio
  • Thick 14.5 mm body weighing 210 g
Display
2.8 inTFT LCD480 × 640 px550 Hz
Design
210 g66 mm146.5 mm14.5 mm
Performance
Qualcomm Dragonwing QCM2290Quad-Core2 GB RAM32 GB
Battery
2,510 mAh
Cameras
8 Mpx · f/2
Network
4G3G2G
Software
Smart OS 14

HMD

Technical specifications

Performance

Processor Model
Qualcomm Dragonwing QCM2290
Processor Process Size
11 nm
Graphics GPU
Qualcomm Adreno 702
Storage Type
eMMC 5.1
Maximum CPU Clock
2 GHz
Maximum Storage Capacity
32 GB
CPU Description
Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
Processor Type
Quad-Core
RAM Capacity
2 GB

Battery

Battery Capacity
2,510 mAh
Battery Type
Li-Po

Design

Body Colors
Black
Body Thickness
14.5 mm
Body Width
66 mm
Body Height
146.5 mm
Weight
210 g
Usable Surface
25.1 %
Resistance Features
IP68, IP69K, MIL-STD-810H
Waterproof Depth
1.5 m
Foldable
No

Display

Display Aspect Ratio
4:3
Peak Display Brightness
550 nits
Display Technology
TFT LCD
Display Diagonal
2.8 in
Display Horizontal Resolution
480 px
Display Vertical Resolution
640 px
Display Pixel Density
286 ppi
Display Refresh Rate
550 Hz
Display Features
Gorilla Glass 3, TFT LCD

Sensor

Sensor Features
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass

Software

Operating System
Smart OS 14
OS Family
Smart OS
OS Version
14

Connectivity

SIM Configurations
Nano-SIM + eSIM
Cellular Bands
2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE bands unspecified
Cellular Technologies
GSM, HSPA, LTE
Wi-Fi Standards
Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi Features
Dual Band
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth 5.0
Navigation Systems
GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
Connectivity Features
NFC, USB Type-C

Audio

Audio Features
A2DP, LE

Automated technical index

NeoScore

NeoScore is an automated technical index based on verified specifications. It does not represent hands-on testing unless NeoTeo publishes a separate review.

3.16 /10

Selected variant

Terra M

Design & display
4.93
Performance & hardware
2.59
Camera
4.11
Connectivity
4.13
Battery & charging
1.45
NeoScore rank
#1023 / 1029

Evidence-based overview

Terra M technical sheet

The HMD Terra M is built around documented resistance and essential functions. Its black body measures 146.5 × 66 mm, is 14.5 mm thick, and weighs 210 g. The specification lists IP68, IP69K, MIL-STD-810H, and waterproofing to 1.5 m. These are documented protection features, not results from tests performed by NeoTeo.

Its 2.8-inch TFT LCD has a 480 × 640 pixel resolution, 286 ppi density, 550-nit peak brightness, and Gorilla Glass 3. A Qualcomm Dragonwing QCM2290 with a quad-core 2 GHz CPU handles the core platform. The phone also provides 2 GB RAM, up to 32 GB of eMMC 5.1 storage, and Smart OS 14. Its Li-Po battery is rated at 2,510 mAh; endurance and fast-charging figures are not documented.

The rear camera combines 8 Mpx resolution, an f/2 aperture, LED flash, and slow-motion video. Connectivity includes GSM, HSPA, LTE, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, USB Type-C, and GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, and BeiDou navigation. Nano-SIM + eSIM supports flexible SIM setup. Terra M suits buyers who prioritize specified resistance and basic connectivity over generous memory or a large display.

Highlights

  • 1IP68, IP69K, and MIL-STD-810H resistance
  • 2Supports NFC and USB Type-C
  • 3Nano-SIM + eSIM
  • 4Rear camera supports slow-motion video

Things to consider

  • 1Only 2 GB RAM and 32 GB eMMC 5.1 storage
  • 22.8-inch TFT LCD with a 4:3 aspect ratio
  • 3Thick 14.5 mm body weighing 210 g

Terra M

Camera system

Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.

1

Rear main camera

Resolution
8 Mpx
Sensor Size
0.25 ″ type
Pixel Size
1.12 µm
Slow Motion Video
Yes
Aperture
f/2
Flash Type
LED
Sensor
Resolution
8 Mpx
Sensor Size
0.25 ″ type
Pixel Size
1.12 µm
Video
Slow Motion Video
Yes
Lens
Aperture
f/2
Flash
Flash Type
LED
Flash LED Count
1 LEDs
Features
Camera Features
LED Flash
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