HMD Fusion vs HMD Key
The HMD Fusion (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, while the HMD Key (2025) runs on the Unisoc SC9832E. By overall MobileRank rating, the HMD Fusion leads — 46/100 vs 22/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the HMD Fusion has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 8 MP; the HMD Fusion has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Key doesn't; the HMD Key is noticeably lighter (185g vs 203g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Fusion
HMD Key
What makes HMD Fusion better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 8MP
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Better camera (49/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (44/100 vs 31/100)
What makes HMD Key better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 203g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Fusion vs the HMD Key, the HMD Fusion scores 24 points higher (46/100 vs 22/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Fusion leads (49/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Fusion leads (46/100 vs 22/100). In the "display" category, the HMD Fusion is a bit better (44/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Fusion significantly outperforms the HMD Key (49/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Fusion notably outperforms the HMD Key (46/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Key and the HMD Fusion are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Fusion | HMD Key | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Unisoc SC9832E | |
| AnTuTu | 568395 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2115 | — | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 576x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 460 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.2×75.5×8.3 mm | 166.4×76.9×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Fusion
- Main: 108MP
- Front: 50MP
HMD Key
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
HMD Fusion
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
HMD Key
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 576x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Fusion
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
HMD Key
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the HMD Fusion is a bit better (44/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the HMD Fusion significantly outperforms the HMD Key (49/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the HMD Fusion notably outperforms the HMD Key (46/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Key and the HMD Fusion are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Fusion or the HMD Key?
The HMD Fusion significantly outperforms the HMD Key by 24 points (46/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Fusion and the HMD Key?
The HMD Fusion has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the HMD Key — 22/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Fusion or the HMD Key?
The HMD Fusion leads on camera score (49/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the HMD Fusion over the HMD Key?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the HMD Fusion (49/100 vs 10/100).