HMD Key vs HMD Vibe
The HMD Key (2025) runs on the Unisoc SC9832E, while the HMD Vibe (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680. By overall MobileRank rating, the HMD Vibe leads — 27/100 vs 22/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 8 MP vs 13 MP.
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Key
HMD Vibe
What makes HMD Key better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 186g
- Overall rating 22/100
What makes HMD Vibe better?
- Better main camera: 13MP vs 8MP
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Better display (43/100 vs 31/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Key vs the HMD Vibe, the HMD Vibe scores 5 points higher (27/100 vs 22/100). In the "display" category, the HMD Vibe is a bit better (43/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100. In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 22/100. In the "portability" category, the HMD Vibe is a bit better (63/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Key | HMD Vibe | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9832E | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 424216 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 412 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1423 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 576x1280 | 720x1480 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 460 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 166.4×76.9×9.0 mm | 163.8×75.2×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Key
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
HMD Vibe
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
HMD Key
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 576x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
HMD Vibe
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1480
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Key
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
HMD Vibe
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the HMD Vibe is a bit better (43/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 22/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Vibe is a bit better (63/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Key or the HMD Vibe?
The HMD Vibe edges out the HMD Key by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the HMD Key and the HMD Vibe?
The HMD Key has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the HMD Vibe — 27/100.
Should you choose the HMD Key over the HMD Vibe?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the HMD Vibe (43/100 vs 31/100).