HMD Key budget smartphone launched with a Unisoc chipset

January 3, 2025

Human Mobile Devices (HMD), the company behind the ever-popular Nokia smartphones, is expanding its portfolio by introducing a budget smartphone in the West. The HMD Key features unsurprisingly modest specs like a sub 1080p display and plastic build, but it does look pretty interesting for its price. So, in this piece, we will discuss the HMD Key features, specifications, and expected price in Nepal!

HMD Key Overview

Design and Display

The Key features a monotone design with a rough finish. Furthermore, it comes with a dimension of 166.4 x 76.0 x 8.95mm and weighs 185.4 g. On the back, you will see a rectangular island with two cameras. This phone has an IP52 rating for dust and splash resistance. Moreover, it is available in Midnight Black and Icy Blue.

For the display, the Key features a 6.5-inch screen with a resolution of 576×1280. Moreover, it comes with a refresh rate of 60 Hz and 460 nits of max brightness.

Performance and Battery

Under the hood, the Key features a Unisoc 9832E chipset. For the storage, it packs 2GB of RAM with 32GB of expandable storage.

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In terms of Battery, this smartphone is coupled with a 4,000 mAh battery with 10W wired charging support. Furthermore, this new smartphone runs on the Android 14 Go.

Camera and Rest

For the optics, the Key features an 8MP rear camera along with a 5MP front-facing camera. Other than that, it comes with Bluetooth 4.2 a, 3.5 mm headphone jack, and a USB Type-C port.

HMD Key Specifications

Design: Monotone rough finish
Dimension: 166.4 x 76.9 x 8.95 mm
Weight: 185.4g
Display:6.52-inch
Resolution: 576×1,280
Chipset: Unisoc 9832E
RAM: 2GB
ROM: 32GB
Rear Camera: 8MP
Front Camera: 5MP
Battery: 4,000mAh
Connectivity: Bluetooth 4.2
Audio: 3.5 mm headphone jack
Color Options: Midnight Black and Icy Blue

HMD Key Price in Nepal and Availability

The Key has been officially launched in the United Kingdom with an asking price of £59. It is unlikely that this phone will make its way to Nepal however, if it does, we can expect the HMD Key price in Nepal to be NPR 11,000.