HMD unveils the Fusion X1 aimed at teens. Barca Fusion tags along
HMD unveiled a few new devices at MWC 2025. Chief among these is probably the Fusion X1. It is a pretty modest phone specs-wise, but HMD is looking to sweeten the deal by offering the Xplora parental control platform.
Since we are already on the topic, Xplora is a paid, subscription-based service that runs on the teen's phone and can send out alerts for different events, offer location tracking and history, controlled contacts, app approvals and remote screen time management. It sounds like a nice and complete suite for parental control, though we don't know exactly how much it costs.
HMD Fusion X1
As for the new Fusion X1, it measures 164 x 75.5 x 32 mm, weighs 202 grams and is mostly made of plastic. It features a Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset with a 6/128GB or 8/256GB memory config and expandable storage via microSD (a hybrid slot that either takes two nano-SIM cards or a SIM and a microSD). The display measures 6.56 inches in diagonal, has a 720 x 1612 resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. As far as we can tell, it is an LCD with a typical advertised brightness of 480 nits and a 600-nits boost mode.
A 5,000 mAh battery is on board with support for 33W fast charging. There is a 3.5mm audio jack on board and NFC. The camera department features a 108MP main snapper plus a 2MP depth sensor on the back. On the front, there is a 50MP fixed-focus unit. The phone boots Android 14 with a promise of two major OS updates and three years of security patches.
As its name suggests, the Fusion X1 offers support for HMD's Fusion accessory platform. It basically consists of six smart pins on the back of the phone, which offer expandability. You can easily buy things like a ring light, gaming controller or extra battery to attach to said pins.
HMD Barca Fusion
The Barca Fusion seems to be a special edition of the Fusion X1 since it shares its specs and design.
HMD added a special FC Barcelona case with player signatures that glow under UV light. There is also a bit more customization â a collection of visuals, themed sounds and greetings from players. Some FC Barcelona apps are pre-loaded as well.