HMD Arc vs HMD Crest Max
The HMD Arc (2025) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, while the HMD Crest Max (2024) runs on the Unisoc T760. By overall MobileRank rating, the HMD Crest Max leads — 48/100 vs 20/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the HMD Crest Max is faster in AnTuTu (628,581 vs 153,667); the HMD Arc is noticeably lighter (185g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Arc
HMD Crest Max
What makes HMD Arc better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 205g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 54/100)
What makes HMD Crest Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 628581 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 735 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2318 vs 846
- Faster charging: 33W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (56/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Arc vs the HMD Crest Max, the HMD Crest Max scores 28 points higher (48/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the HMD Crest Max leads (46/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Crest Max leads (50/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the HMD Crest Max significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (46/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the HMD Crest Max notably outperforms the HMD Arc (56/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Crest Max significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (50/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Crest Max and the HMD Arc are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Arc and the HMD Crest Max are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Arc | HMD Crest Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | Unisoc T760 | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 628581 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 735 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 576x1280 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 Go | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 460 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 166.4×76.9×9.0 mm | 163.9×76.4×None mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Arc
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
HMD Crest Max
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
HMD Arc
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 576x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
HMD Crest Max
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Arc
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
HMD Crest Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Arc and HMD Crest Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
HMD Crest Max leads HMD Arc by 75.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the HMD Crest Max significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (46/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the HMD Crest Max notably outperforms the HMD Arc (56/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the HMD Crest Max significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (50/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the HMD Crest Max and the HMD Arc are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Arc and the HMD Crest Max are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Arc or the HMD Crest Max?
The HMD Crest Max significantly outperforms the HMD Arc by 28 points (48/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Arc and the HMD Crest Max?
The HMD Arc has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the HMD Crest Max — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Arc or the HMD Crest Max?
The HMD Crest Max leads on camera score (50/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Arc or the HMD Crest Max?
The HMD Crest Max leads on performance (46/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the HMD Arc over the HMD Crest Max?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the HMD Crest Max (50/100 vs 10/100).