Soft keys - definition
Soft keys are a term where the in-built keys can be customized as per user’s interests. Such as user can use the same key for multiple purposes. i.e.: Volume Side keys can be used as camera shutter buttons. Soft keys are one of the most useful options in a smart phone. It expands the field of range of single keys. i.e.: Buttons can be customized depending on long press, short press, and delay between presses and so on.