HMD Aura 2 vs HMD Crest Max
The HMD Aura 2 (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 Aura 2 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Aura 2
HMD Crest Max
What makes HMD Aura 2 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 Aura 2 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 Aura 2 (46/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the HMD Crest Max notably outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (56/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Crest Max significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (50/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Crest Max and the HMD Aura 2 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Aura 2 and the HMD Crest Max are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Aura 2 | 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 | 256GB | 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 Aura 2
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
HMD Crest Max
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
HMD Aura 2
- 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 Aura 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
HMD Crest Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Aura 2 and HMD Crest Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
HMD Crest Max leads HMD Aura 2 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 Aura 2 (46/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the HMD Crest Max notably outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (56/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the HMD Crest Max significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (50/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the HMD Crest Max and the HMD Aura 2 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Aura 2 and the HMD Crest Max are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Aura 2 or the HMD Crest Max?
The HMD Crest Max significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 by 28 points (48/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Aura 2 and the HMD Crest Max?
The HMD Aura 2 has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the HMD Crest Max — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Aura 2 or the HMD Crest Max?
The HMD Crest Max leads on camera score (50/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Aura 2 or the HMD Crest Max?
The HMD Crest Max leads on performance (46/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the HMD Aura 2 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).