HMD has dropped the Fusion X1, a phone built with young people in mind. This phone isn’t just about style, it’s packed with safety features like continuous location tracking, app limits, low battery warnings, and parental controls. Let’s break it down, shall we?
HMD Fusion X1 Overview
Xplora Parental Control Platform
HMD did some homework, talking to 25,000 parents and kids from places like Australia, India, the UAE, the UK, and the US. Based on that, they decided to make the Xplora Parental Control platform pre-installed in their Fusion X1 for kids’ safety. Generally, Xplora is a paid subscription-based service that allows parents to track location, get alerts, control contacts, approve apps, and even manage screen time. Sure, it’s free for now, but who knows? HMD could charge for it later as a marketing trick.
Design and Display
In terms of design, the Fusion X1 is sleek and looks like any other phone; nothing groundbreaking here. There are two versions: one regular set and one super special Barca Fusion edition. The Barca Fusion has a Barcelona-themed case with player signatures that glow under UV light. You’ll also find FC Barcelona-themed sounds, visuals, and pre-loaded apps. Now that’s a soccer fan’s dream (I guess).
Moving on to the display, the device has a 6.56-inch LCD panel with a 720 x 1612 resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. The brightness is typically 480 nits but goes up to 600 nits in boost mode, so it’s good for most conditions.
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Performance and Rest
Under the hood, the Fusion X1 packs an octa-core Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset, with a 2 Cortex A78 clocking at the speed of 2.2 GHz and 6 Cortex A55 clocking at the speed of 2.0 GHz. The Adreno 613 handles the graphics, so it’s decent for gaming and everyday use. Additionally, you get options with 6/128GB or 8/256GB storage, plus expandable storage via a microSD card (hybrid slot, so choose between a second SIM or microSD).
In terms of software, the HMD Fusion X1 runs Android 14 and promises two major OS updates and three years of security patches. For the battery, the device is powered with a 5,00 mAh battery on board with support for 33W charging.
On the camera side, you get a 108MP main sensor, a 2MP depth sensor for portrait shots, and a 50MP front camera for selfies. Moreover, the Fusion X1 comes with a 3.5mm jack and NFC support.
A worthy shot?
Honestly, HMD has made a good call with the Xplora Parental Control service. It’s a great way to keep track of your teen’s phone activities. But my question is, will teens actually want to buy this phone just for that feature? If we’re being real, the design doesn’t scream “cool,” and that’s a big deal for teens. But hey, who are we to judge? Maybe it’ll catch on.
HMD Fusion X1 Specifications:
- Design: Sleek, minimal, two models (regular and Barcelona edition)
- Display: 6.56-inch LCD, 720 x 1612 resolution, 90Hz refresh rate, 600 nits max brightness
- Chipset: Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 (2x Cortex A78, 6x Cortex A55)
- Graphics: Adreno 613
- OS/UI: Android 14, 2 OS updates, 3 years of security patches
- RAM: 6GB or 8GB
- Storage: 128GB or 256GB, expandable via microSD (hybrid slot)
- Rear Camera: 108MP main, 2MP depth sensor
- Front Camera: 50MP
- Battery: 5,000mAh, 33W fast charging
- Audio: 3.5mm jack for wired headphones
- Color: Blau and Grana
HMD Fusion X Availability
The phone has been launched, but HMD has yet to reveal the price. We will update this article after the price launch. Stay tuned for updates!
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