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New Keychain Camera Catches Attention For Less Than R$ 150 And Already Surpasses 2 Thousand Sales On Mercado Livre And AliExpress.
A keychain mini camera has caught people’s attention on social media. With a discreet design and a retro style, the portable camera promises photos and videos with a nostalgic touch. Marketed on platforms like AliExpress and Mercado Livre, the keychain mini camera can be found for around R$ 135 (including taxes).
Keychain Camera Gains Popularity On The Internet
The keychain-inspired camera is imported from China and comes with a mini USB cable for charging and file transfer, as well as a memory card slot. Its compact dimensions of 40mm x 27mm x 20mm make it easy to carry and allow it to be attached to a keychain.
The keychain camera gained fame after several influencers shared their experiences with the gadget. The hashtag #minicamera, which already has over 42 thousand posts, has been used in publications where people share their photos and videos.
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The influencer Jhenny Keller, with over 2 million followers on Instagram and 1.8 million on TikTok, has become a “fan” of the keychain mini camera after using it during her vacation. Her TikTok video, posted on January 6, 2025, already has over 63 thousand likes.
In the TikTok video, influencer Jhenny Keller highlights the image quality produced by the portable camera. According to her, she loved the result and, as users commented on the video, the device’s 180mAh battery is one of its downsides. With a duration of approximately 60 active minutes, the time for the keychain camera can be cut in half with longer recording durations.
Specifications Of The Mini Camera
With a 2-megapixel (MP) lens and a 90-degree wide angle, the keychain mini camera promises to deliver photos and videos in 1080p, but the quality is inferior to that of smartphone cameras. The images from the portable camera are saved in JPG format. The device supports memory cards of up to 32 GB, capable of storing approximately 98 thousand photos. Additionally, the camera has a small flash and native effects.
Along with the portable mini camera come a USB charging cable, a manual, and accessories for the keychain. The brand is “white label,” meaning it is a product produced on a generic scale and can be sold without brand identification or under different company names in the same listing.
On platforms like Mercado Livre, the portable mini camera records 25 sales and only two reviews, both with five stars.
The keychain mini camera is sold for approximately R$ 130 upfront, plus taxes. On AliExpress, the same device has over 2 thousand sales and 191 reviews, achieving a score of 4.7. The price is approximately R$ 135, including taxes.
Understand Why The Mini Portable Camera Is Famous
The fame of the keychain mini camera comes from its small, retro design that closely resembles old analog cameras, a charm that appeals to fans of old-school aesthetics. Another advantage of the portable camera is that it can be attached to a keychain to capture spontaneous moments effortlessly.
Influencers like Jhenny Keller helped boost the trend by sharing videos about the gadget on TikTok and Instagram. The USB connection makes file transfer to computers and other devices easy, and its user-friendly design allows users to start recording quickly with just a few buttons.
