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HMD 110 (Speed) Smart Feature phone—a rugged, stylish device. Now, let's dive into the latest news and key details, particularly relating to market and global features.
Latest
Developments & Market Presence
1. Global
Launch & Features
- The HMD 110 speed debuted
in mid‑2025 in markets like India. It features a ceramic-coated, gradient
back, a metal inner frame, and a tactile keypad. It offers a 5‑inch QQVGA
display, a 50MP rear camera (with flash doubling as torch), a removable 5000 mAh battery providing up to 18 days standby and 14 hours of talk
time, FM radio, MP3 (on some versions), voice recorder, and Snake game. It
runs on RTOS with 8 GB RAM and storage, and supports microSD cards up to 256 GB. It also has a 3.5 mm headphone jack and USB‑C charging, and is IP54
rated for dust/splash resistance.
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2. China-Specific
Context
- HMD devices using Cloud Phone
technology—which enables access to services like YouTube, YouTube
Shorts, TikTok, and cloud-based apps—are not supported in China &
india
- As such, HMD 110(SPEED) variants sold
in China (if available) lack these cloud features, retaining only
the core functionality.
Spec Overview ( 4G, 5G model)
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Feature |
Details |
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Network |
4G, 5G |
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Battery |
5000 mAh removable — up to 18 days
standby |
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Display |
5" Hd+ |
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Memory |
8 GB RAM/128storage, microSD up to 256 GB |
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Extras |
Android os, Rear flash, FM radio, voice recorder, game, 3.5 mm jack, micro‑USB/USB‑C |
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Construction |
Ceramic back gradient, metal inner frame, IP68 rated |
From
communities like Reddit, several user experiences surface:
"The HMD
website originally stated that it had an MP3 player but they removed it… I
returned mine."
"Even though the HMD website says it has an MP3 player, it doesn't. …
change the file names to WAV to get around this."
These suggest discrepancies between advertised features and actual behavior—especially around MP3 playback. Workarounds include renaming MP3 files to WAV. Those in India note UPI payment support works, though reliability varies:
"More than 5 days of battery. Easy to manage scan in good lighting… sometimes work, sometimes won’t."
Generally, users appreciate battery longevity and simplicity, but raise concerns about inconsistent software features and build quality.
Summary for Market
- Cloud App (e.g., YouTube/TikTok)
support is unavailable in China despite being featured in some markets.
- Likely sold as a basic 5G
feature phone focused on calling, Android os, FM radio, durability, and Camera, Battery
life.
- Features like MP3 playback, UPI,
etc., may be limited or vary by region/version.
- Pros: rugged design, long battery
life, tactile experience.
- Cons: inconsistent feature
support, questionable build strength, limited network compatibility.
In Summary:
The HMD 110 speed is a no-frills, durable Smart feature phone popular for its longevity and simplicity. However, in China, it likely omits advanced Cloud Phone features, aligning with stricter digital ecosystem constraints. Reliability and feature consistency vary, but if you're after a rugged backup phone with solid battery life and basic multimedia options, this model delivers differentiation—though it's wise to manage expectations regarding software.
