A key setting method is performed by a terminal, wherein a pressure sensing area is provided on at least one side of the terminal with respect to a screen display region, and the method includes: detecting a grip posture of a user gripping the terminal by using a touch sensor distributed on a surface of the terminal; determining a key setting mode corresponding to the grip posture, wherein the key setting mode indicates a key function corresponding to a target side of the at least one side; and in the pressure sensing area on the target side, setting a pressure sensing key corresponding to the key function.