HMD Fusion X1
A smartphone for children with parental controls from Xplora (subscription needed).
Does it work on my network?
| Network | Verdict |
|---|---|
| EE | Works (on 2G) |
| O2 | Works (on 2G) |
| Vodafone | Works (on 2G) |
| Three | Not confirmed |
| Tesco Mobile (O2) | Works |
| 1pMobile (EE) | Works (on 2G) |
| Asda Mobile (Vodafone) | Works (on 2G) |
| giffgaff (O2) | Works (on 2G) |
| Lebara (Vodafone) | Works (on 2G) |
| Lyca Mobile (EE) | Works (on 2G) |
| Sky Mobile (O2) | Works (on 2G) |
| Talkmobile (Vodafone) | Works (on 2G) |
| VOXI (Vodafone) | Works (on 2G) |
| iD Mobile (Three) | Not confirmed |
| SMARTY (Three) | Not confirmed |
Where to buy
- Xplora £175 checked 15 Oct 2026 · Parental controls need Xplora Guardian at £4.99/month
Features
| Yes | |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | Yes |
| Maps | Yes |
| Web browser | Yes |
| Yes | |
| Picture messages (MMS) | Not confirmed |
| Music player | Yes |
| FM radio | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Dual SIM | Yes |
| Headphone jack | Yes |
| USB-C charging | Yes |
| Emergency button | Not confirmed |
| Camera | 108 MP |
Specs
| Style | Touch |
|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 |
| Battery life | About 2 days of use (HMD's real-life usage test) |
| Battery capacity | 5000 mAh |
| Screen | 6.56" |
| Weight | 202 g |
| 2G | Yes |
| 4G bands | B1, B3, B5, B7, B8, B20, B28, B32, B38, B40, B41 |
| 4G calling (VoLTE) | Yes |
Sources
- Bands, battery, weight, screen, camera, SIM, jack
- RRP 229, Android 14, restrictions
- UK retailers: Xplora, Sky, Harvey Norman, Laptopsdirect
- Tesco Mobile device page 'HMD Fusion X1': 'VoLTE (4G calling in UK): Yes' (checked 2026-10-15)
- whatsapp: Play Store in starter set so installable; parents add apps one at a time; not available by default
- maps: Play Store available so Google Maps installable; not allowed by default under parental controls
- email: Play Store available so email apps installable; blocked until parent approves
- browser: Browser 'Blocked by default'; parent can switch on. Tech Advisor: browser, FM radio 'locked away'
- fm_radio: 'The browser, FM radio, and anything risky... are locked away' (present, locked by default)
- hotspot: HMD user guide: 'Settings > Network and internet > Hotspot and tethering. Switch on Wi-Fi hotspot'. Not checked whether parental controls can lock it
- music_player: Tesco Mobile spec: 'Music player Yes' (network listing, weaker; HMD lists no music app); Google Play access lets music apps be installed
- battery_life: Up to 56h; Based on a real life usage test by HMD Global
Still being verified: uk model number.
Last reviewed 15 October 2026.