Category Breakdown
HMD Key
Tecno Pop 3 Plus
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
68.868.8
Overall
54.354.3
Summary
- The HMD Key features a slightly larger and lower resolution display compared to the Tecno Pop 3 Plus, which offers a higher pixel density for sharper visuals.
- In terms of performance, the HMD Key is powered by a Unisoc SC9832E chipset with 2GB of RAM, while the Tecno Pop 3 Plus uses a more efficient Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 with 1GB of RAM, resulting in better multitasking capabilities.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Tecno Pop 3 Plus supports 1080p video recording, whereas the HMD Key does not specify video capabilities.
- Both devices come with a 4000 mAh battery, but the HMD Key supports 10W charging, while the Tecno Pop 3 Plus does not support any charging.
- The HMD Key runs on Android 14 (Go edition), offering a more updated software experience compared to the Android 9.0 (Pie) on the Tecno Pop 3 Plus.
- In terms of build, the HMD Key is slightly heavier and thicker than the Tecno Pop 3 Plus, which is marginally lighter and slimmer.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HMD Key
Tecno Pop 3 Plus
General
Release Date
2025, January 02
2019
Announced
2025, January 02
2019
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.52"
6.52"
Type
IPS LCD, 460 nits (peak)
IPS LCD
Resolution
576 x 1280 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~215 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
PPI
576
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Unisoc SC9832E
Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 (12 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-820MP1
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
32GB 2GB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, (wide), AF
8 MP, AF
Front Camera
5 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP
8 MP, f/2.0
Video Recording
Yes
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
Yes
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
4000 mAh
4000 mAh
Charging Details
10W wired
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
166.4 x 76.9 x 9 mm (6.55 x 3.03 x 0.35 in)
166.7 x 75.8 x 8.4 mm (6.56 x 2.98 x 0.33 in)
Weight
185.4 g
180.5 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Blue
Midnight Black, Vacation Blue, Hillier Purple
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GALILEO
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 14 (Go edition)
Android 9.0 (Pie), HIOS 5.5
OS Version
Android 14 (Go edition)
Android 9.0 (Pie), HIOS 5.5
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

