HMD Crest Max vs HMD Vibe 2
The HMD Crest Max (2024) runs on the Unisoc T760, while the HMD Vibe 2 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T8200. By overall MobileRank rating, the HMD Crest Max leads — 48/100 vs 41/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the HMD Vibe 2 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP.
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Crest Max
HMD Vibe 2
What makes HMD Crest Max better?
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2318 vs 2200
- Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 205g vs 210g
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (56/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 47/100)
What makes HMD Vibe 2 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 750 vs 735
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Crest Max vs the HMD Vibe 2, the HMD Crest Max scores 7 points higher (48/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Crest Max leads (50/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the HMD Crest Max is a bit better (46/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the HMD Crest Max and the HMD Vibe 2 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Crest Max notably outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 (50/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Vibe 2 is a bit better (51/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Crest Max is a bit better (54/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Crest Max | HMD Vibe 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T760 | Unisoc T8200 | |
| AnTuTu | 628581 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 735 | 750 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2318 | 2200 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×76.4×None mm | 168.0×77.7×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Crest Max
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 50MP
HMD Vibe 2
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
HMD Crest Max
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
HMD Vibe 2
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Crest Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
HMD Vibe 2
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the HMD Crest Max is a bit better (46/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the HMD Crest Max and the HMD Vibe 2 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the HMD Crest Max notably outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 (50/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the HMD Vibe 2 is a bit better (51/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Crest Max is a bit better (54/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Crest Max or the HMD Vibe 2?
The HMD Crest Max edges out the HMD Vibe 2 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the HMD Crest Max and the HMD Vibe 2?
The HMD Crest Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the HMD Vibe 2 — 41/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Crest Max or the HMD Vibe 2?
The HMD Crest Max leads on camera score (50/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Crest Max or the HMD Vibe 2?
The HMD Crest Max leads on performance (46/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the HMD Crest Max over the HMD Vibe 2?
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 30/100).