HMD Crest Max vs HMD Key
The HMD Crest Max (2024) runs on the Unisoc T760, while the HMD Key (2025) runs on the Unisoc SC9832E. By overall MobileRank rating, the HMD Crest Max leads — 48/100 vs 22/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the HMD Crest Max has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 8 MP; the HMD Key is noticeably lighter (185g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Crest Max
HMD Key
What makes HMD Crest Max better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 8MP
- Better camera (50/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (56/100 vs 31/100)
What makes HMD Key better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 205g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Crest Max vs the HMD Key, the HMD Crest Max scores 26 points higher (48/100 vs 22/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Crest Max leads (50/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Crest Max leads (46/100 vs 22/100). In the "display" category, the HMD Crest Max notably outperforms the HMD Key (56/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Crest Max significantly outperforms the HMD Key (50/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Crest Max notably outperforms the HMD Key (46/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Key and the HMD Crest Max are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Crest Max | HMD Key | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T760 | Unisoc SC9832E | |
| AnTuTu | 628581 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 735 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2318 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 576x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 8 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 460 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×76.4×None mm | 166.4×76.9×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Crest Max
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 50MP
HMD Key
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
HMD Crest Max
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
HMD Key
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 576x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Crest Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
HMD Key
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the HMD Crest Max notably outperforms the HMD Key (56/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the HMD Crest Max significantly outperforms the HMD Key (50/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the HMD Crest Max notably outperforms the HMD Key (46/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Key and the HMD Crest Max are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Crest Max or the HMD Key?
The HMD Crest Max significantly outperforms the HMD Key by 26 points (48/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Crest Max and the HMD Key?
The HMD Crest Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the HMD Key — 22/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Crest Max or the HMD Key?
The HMD Crest Max leads on camera score (50/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the HMD Crest Max over the HMD Key?
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).