HMD Fusion
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Design12
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Rear Camera14
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Front Camera4
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360° View
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UI Screenshot17
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Benchmarks3
Key Specs
Performance
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 -
Octa core (2.2 GHz, Dual Core + 2 GHz, Hexa Core) -
8 GB RAM
Display
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6.56 inches (16.66 cm); IPS LCD -
720x1612 px (HD+) -
90 Hz Refresh Rate -
Bezel-less with punch-hole display
Rear Camera
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Dual Camera Setup - 108 MP (upto 10x Digital Zoom) Wide Angle Primary Camera
- 2 MP Depth Camera
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LED Flash -
Full HD @30 fps Video Recording
Front Camera
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50 MP
Battery
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5000 mAh -
33W Fast Charging; USB Type-C port
General
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SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano (Hybrid) -
5G Supported -
256 GB Storage, Expandable upto 1 TB -
Dust Resistant, Water Resistant
HMD Fusion Compare Camera Samples
HMD Fusion Expert Review Summary
Expert Rating:
7.5/10
Verdict
While the HMD Fusion introduces distinct concepts like better repairability and modular accessories at aggressive pricing, it offers an average multimedia experience due to a subpar display. It is ideal for users who enjoy customising their devices. For anyone looking for an affordable and dependable device, it provides passable performance.
Pros
- Unique modular design
- Good battery life
- Repairability
- Clean OS
Cons
- Poor multimedia experience
- Only one OS update
Repairability
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The big claim HMD Fusion puts forward is its Gen 2 repairability, and to be fair the device can walk the talk. From what I saw on iFixit's repair tutorials, minor fixes seem pretty straightforward if you're comfortable with electronics. I, thankfully, have some level of experience tinkering around with electronics like old phones, gaming laptops, PCs, and appliances, so the task didn't seem too daunting except for sourcing some precision screwheads.
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Outfits (accessories)
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The HMD Fusion supports various modular attachments, referred to as "outfits" by the brand. My review unit included two: the Flashy outfit and the gaming outfit, and you get both when you purchase the phone, at no additional cost. The Flashy outfit is essentially an LED light attachment that fits onto the back of the case and serves as a secondary light source for selfies or regular shots. It performs well, and you can customise the LED colours and intensity to suit your needs.
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Design and display
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The HMD Fusion has a pretty fresh take when it comes to design. The rear panel features a textured matte finish that resists fingerprints and smudges, offering a clean and practical aesthetic. It's comfortable to hold and does not feel too heavy, with exposed screws and a prominent rectangular section bearing the HMD logo, likely for battery access. This modular design is a bold choice but feels purposeful rather than gimmicky.
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Cameras
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For cameras, HMD Fusion uses a rather simple setup: a high-resolution 108MP primary camera with a 2MP depth sensor and a 50MP front camera for selfies and video calls. The phone's primary camera is quite impressive and captures detailed images in daylight conditions, though the colours have a slight warm/sepia tint to them.
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Performance and software
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The HMD Fusion uses a modest Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset for all its performance needs, paired with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. While the performance output is satisfactory for day-to-day usage, the device could do with a bit more power since the chipset struggles with anything too heavy. There's occasional performance dips in general usage too, though they didn't bother me too much.
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Battery and charging
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The device packs a pretty standard 5,000mAh battery and comes with 33W fast charging support, with the charging brick included. The phone's battery life is quite decent, partly due to the low-resolution display, which demands less power. The battery will easily last an entire day of use with moderate usage and scores decent in our battery benchmark test.
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7.5/10
Verdict
While the HMD Fusion introduces distinct concepts like better repairability and modular accessories at aggressive pricing, it offers an average multimedia experience due to a subpar display. It is ideal for users who enjoy customising their devices. For anyone looking for an affordable and dependable device, it provides passable performance.
- Unique modular design
- Good battery life
- Repairability
- Clean OS
Pros
- Poor multimedia experience
- Only one OS update
Cons
The big claim HMD Fusion puts forward is its Gen 2 repairability, and to be fair the device can walk the talk. From what I saw on iFixit's repair tutorials, minor fixes seem pretty straightforward if you're comfortable with electronics. I, thankfully, have some level of experience tinkering around with electronics like old phones, gaming laptops, PCs, and appliances, so the task didn't seem too daunting except for sourcing some precision screwheads.
Read MoreThe HMD Fusion supports various modular attachments, referred to as "outfits" by the brand. My review unit included two: the Flashy outfit and the gaming outfit, and you get both when you purchase the phone, at no additional cost. The Flashy outfit is essentially an LED light attachment that fits onto the back of the case and serves as a secondary light source for selfies or regular shots. It performs well, and you can customise the LED colours and intensity to suit your needs.
Read MoreThe HMD Fusion has a pretty fresh take when it comes to design. The rear panel features a textured matte finish that resists fingerprints and smudges, offering a clean and practical aesthetic. It's comfortable to hold and does not feel too heavy, with exposed screws and a prominent rectangular section bearing the HMD logo, likely for battery access. This modular design is a bold choice but feels purposeful rather than gimmicky.
Read MoreFor cameras, HMD Fusion uses a rather simple setup: a high-resolution 108MP primary camera with a 2MP depth sensor and a 50MP front camera for selfies and video calls. The phone's primary camera is quite impressive and captures detailed images in daylight conditions, though the colours have a slight warm/sepia tint to them.
Read MoreThe HMD Fusion uses a modest Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset for all its performance needs, paired with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. While the performance output is satisfactory for day-to-day usage, the device could do with a bit more power since the chipset struggles with anything too heavy. There's occasional performance dips in general usage too, though they didn't bother me too much.
Read MoreThe device packs a pretty standard 5,000mAh battery and comes with 33W fast charging support, with the charging brick included. The phone's battery life is quite decent, partly due to the low-resolution display, which demands less power. The battery will easily last an entire day of use with moderate usage and scores decent in our battery benchmark test.
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HMD Fusion Specifications
General |
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| Launch Date | November 29, 2024 (Official) |
| Operating System | Android v14 |
| OS Updates | 2 Years |
| Security Updates | 3 Years |
Performance
(Very Good)
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| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | |||||||||
| Processor | Octa core (2.2 GHz, Dual core, Cortex A78 + 2 GHz, Hexa Core, Cortex A55) | |||||||||
| Architecture | 64 bit | |||||||||
| Fabrication | 4 nm | |||||||||
| Graphics (GPU) | Adreno 613 | |||||||||
| RAM | 8 GB | |||||||||
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | |||||||||
Speed Test (Antutu Score)
The higher, the better
Tecno Pova 7 5G
676,261
OPPO K14x 5G
565,613
POCO M7 Pro
486,435
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G
457,426
HMD Fusion
441,490
realme P3x
414,477
realme P4 Lite 4G
363,960
*Group: 11-15k Phones
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Bootup Time
The lower, the better
Lava Storm Play
19 s
POCO M7 Pro
23 s
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G
23 s
HMD Fusion
24 s
Infinix Note 50X
25 s
OPPO K14x 5G
37 s
realme P3x
42 s
*Group: 11-15k Phones
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Gaming Test Results
* after 30 mins of gaming
Wild Life Extreme
The higher, the better
Tecno Pova 7 5G
855
realme P3x
382
Samsung Galaxy F70e 5G
373
OPPO K14x 5G
357
Ai+ Nova 2 5G
321
HMD Fusion
164
realme P4 Lite 4G
160
*Group: 11-15k Phones
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Battery Drain*
The lower, the better
realme 14x
5 %
OPPO K14x 5G
6 %
realme P3x
6 %
POCO M7 Pro
6 %
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G
6 %
HMD Fusion
8 %
Samsung Galaxy F70e 5G
9 %
*Group: 11-15k Phones
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Heating*
The lower, the better
OPPO K14x 5G
13.1 %
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G
16.0 %
Infinix Note 50X
19.4 %
HMD Fusion
21.9 %
POCO M7 Pro
22.7 %
realme P3x
27.2 %
POCO M7
33.8 %
*Group: 11-15k Phones
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Benchmark Screenshots
AnTuTu Benchmark
Graphics Benchmark
Geekbench6 Benchmark
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Display
(Very Good)
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| Display Type | IPS LCD |
| Screen Size | 6.56 inches (16.66 cm) |
| Resolution | 720x1612 px (HD+) |
| Peak Brightness | 600 nits |
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 |
| Pixel Density | 269 ppi |
| Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) | 83.83 % |
| Bezel-less Display | Yes with punch-hole display |
UI Screenshots
Lock Screen
Home Screen
Screen With Widgets
Dialer Screen
App Drawer
Notification Panel
Quick Settings Panel
Settings Screen
OS Version
Storage
Battery
Camera On
Camera Options
Camera Modes
Camera Settings
Picture Size Options
Video Size Options
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Design |
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| Height | 164.15 mm |
| Width | 75.5 mm |
| Thickness | 8.32 mm |
| Weight | 202.5 grams |
| Build Material | Back: Plastic |
| Water Resistance | Yes, Splash proof, IP54 |
| Ruggedness | Dust proof |
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Rear Camera
(Very Good)
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| Autofocus | Yes | |||||||||||||||||
| Flash | Yes, LED Flash | |||||||||||||||||
| Image Resolution | 12000 x 9000 Pixels | |||||||||||||||||
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control | |||||||||||||||||
| Shooting Modes |
Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
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| Camera Features |
10 x Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
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| Video Recording | Full HD @30 fps | |||||||||||||||||
Rear Camera Samples
Daylight / HDR Auto
Max Zoom Supported 10x
Long Shot 10X
Long Shot 5X
Long Shot 3X
Long Shot 1X
High Res
Portrait Shot
Night Mode OFF
Night Mode ON
Close Up
Low Light
Low Light With Flash
Colour Variance
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Front Camera
(Very Good)
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| Camera Features | Fixed Focus | |||
Front Camera Samples
Selfie
Selfie Portrait
Selfie Low Light
Selfie Low Light With Flash
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Battery
(Very Good)
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| Capacity | 5000 mAh | |||
| Battery Type | Li-ion | |||
| Quick Charging | Yes, 33W Fast Charging, 50% in 30 minutes | |||
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Battery Test Results
Battery Life (PC Mark)
The higher, the better
realme 14x
22.7 hrs
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G
19.4 hrs
POCO M7 Pro
17.8 hrs
realme P3x
13.9 hrs
HMD Fusion
13.7 hrs
Infinix Note 50X
12.1 hrs
Lava Storm Play
9.6 hrs
*Group: 11-15k Phones
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Charging Time (20% to 100%)
The lower, the better
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 5G
0.5 hrs
Infinix Note 50X
0.7 hrs
POCO M7 Pro
0.9 hrs
realme P3x
1.2 hrs
HMD Fusion
1.3 hrs
OPPO K14x 5G
1.5 hrs
realme P4 Lite 4G
2.8 hrs
*Group: 11-15k Phones
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Storage |
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| Internal Storage | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes, Up to 1 TB |
Network & Connectivity |
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| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM | |||||||||
| SIM Type | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano (Hybrid) | |||||||||
| Network Support | 5G, 4G | |||||||||
| VoLTE | Yes | |||||||||
| SIM 1 |
5G bands, 4G bands
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| SIM 2 |
5G bands, 4G bands
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| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) 5GHz | |||||||||
| Wi-Fi Features | Mobile Hotspot | |||||||||
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.1 | |||||||||
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
Multimedia |
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| Audio Jack | 3.5 mm |
Sensors |
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| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | Side |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
HMD Fusion User Reviews
HMD Fusion Key Highlights
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 |
| RAM & Storage | 8 GB RAM + 256 GB |
| Display | 6.56", 720 x 1612 Resolution |
| Rear Camera | 108 MP + 2 MP |
| Front Camera | 50 MP |
| Battery | 5000 mAh |
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