HMD Key vs Honor WIN RT2

The HMD Key (2025) runs on the Unisoc SC9832E, while the Honor WIN RT2 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor WIN RT2 leads — 81/100 vs 22/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Honor WIN RT2 has the bigger battery (12070 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor WIN RT2 has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Key doesn't; the HMD Key is noticeably lighter (185g vs 238g).

The Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the HMD Key by 59 points (81/100 vs 22/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

HMD Key

Performance —
Display 31
Camera 10
Battery 22
Portability 57
Value for money —

Honor WIN RT2

Performance 98
Display 97
Camera 58
Battery 78
Portability 31
Value for money —

What makes HMD Key better?

  • Lighter: 185g vs 238g

  • Better portability (57/100 vs 31/100)

What makes Honor WIN RT2 better?

  • Bigger battery: 12070 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 8MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 60Hz

  • Better camera (58/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 22/100)
  • Better display (97/100 vs 31/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the HMD Key vs the Honor WIN RT2, the Honor WIN RT2 scores 59 points higher (81/100 vs 22/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor WIN RT2 leads (58/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor WIN RT2 leads (78/100 vs 22/100). In the "display" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the HMD Key (97/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the HMD Key (58/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the HMD Key (78/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Key notably outperforms the Honor WIN RT2 (57/100 vs 31/100).

Honor WIN RT2: The Honor WIN RT2 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.

Specs comparison

Specification HMD Key Honor WIN RT2
Processor Unisoc SC9832E Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu — 4040013
Geekbench Single — 3639
Geekbench Multi — 11047
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.9" AMOLED
Resolution 576x1280 1440x3104
Refresh rate 60 Hz 185 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 12070 mAh
Charging 10W 90W
Main camera 8 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 12 MP
Front camera 5 MP 50 MP
RAM 2GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 32GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 14 Android 17
Brightness (peak) 460 nits 10000 nits
NFC no yes
Protection — IP68/IP69/IP69K
Dimensions 166.4×76.9×9.0 mm 163.0×78.0×8.5 mm
Weight 185 g 238 g
Launch price — —

Camera comparison

HMD Key

  • Main: 8MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera

Honor WIN RT2

  • Main: 200MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 50MP
58
camera

Display comparison

HMD Key

  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 576x1280
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
31
display

Honor WIN RT2

  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3104
  • Refresh rate: 185 Hz
97
display

Battery and charging

HMD Key

  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
22
battery

Honor WIN RT2

  • 12070 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
78
battery

Benchmarks

Detailed category analysis

display

In the "display" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the HMD Key (97/100 vs 31/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the HMD Key (58/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the HMD Key (78/100 vs 22/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the HMD Key notably outperforms the Honor WIN RT2 (57/100 vs 31/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the HMD Key or the Honor WIN RT2?

The Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the HMD Key by 59 points (81/100 vs 22/100).

What is the rating of the HMD Key and the Honor WIN RT2?

The HMD Key has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Honor WIN RT2 — 81/100.

Which has the better camera: the HMD Key or the Honor WIN RT2?

The Honor WIN RT2 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 10/100).

Should you choose the HMD Key over the Honor WIN RT2?

The Honor WIN RT2 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.