HMD Crest Max vs HMD Pulse 2 Pro
The HMD Crest Max (2024) runs on the Unisoc T760, while the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (2025) runs on the Unisoc T615. By overall MobileRank rating, the HMD Crest Max leads — 48/100 vs 36/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the HMD Pulse 2 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Crest Max doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Crest Max
HMD Pulse 2 Pro
What makes HMD Crest Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 735 vs 380
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2318 vs 1300
- Faster charging: 33W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 18/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 43/100)
What makes HMD Pulse 2 Pro better?
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 198g vs 205g
- Better display (65/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Crest Max vs the HMD Pulse 2 Pro, the HMD Crest Max scores 12 points higher (48/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the HMD Crest Max leads (46/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Crest Max leads (50/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the HMD Crest Max notably outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (46/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the HMD Pulse 2 Pro is a bit better (65/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Crest Max is a bit better (50/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Crest Max and the HMD Pulse 2 Pro are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Pulse 2 Pro and the HMD Crest Max are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Crest Max | HMD Pulse 2 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T760 | Unisoc T615 | |
| AnTuTu | 628581 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 735 | 380 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2318 | 1300 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 20W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×76.4×None mm | 166.1×76.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | — | $189 |
Camera comparison
HMD Crest Max
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 50MP
HMD Pulse 2 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
HMD Crest Max
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
HMD Pulse 2 Pro
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Crest Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
HMD Pulse 2 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
HMD Crest Max
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the HMD Crest Max notably outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (46/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, the HMD Pulse 2 Pro is a bit better (65/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the HMD Crest Max is a bit better (50/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the HMD Crest Max and the HMD Pulse 2 Pro are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Pulse 2 Pro 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 Pulse 2 Pro?
The HMD Crest Max is noticeably better than the HMD Pulse 2 Pro — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the HMD Crest Max and the HMD Pulse 2 Pro?
The HMD Crest Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the HMD Pulse 2 Pro — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Crest Max or the HMD Pulse 2 Pro?
The HMD Crest Max leads on camera score (50/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Crest Max or the HMD Pulse 2 Pro?
The HMD Crest Max leads on performance (46/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the HMD Crest Max over the HMD Pulse 2 Pro?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the HMD Crest Max (46/100 vs 18/100).