HMD Crest Max vs Honor X70 Refresh Edition
The HMD Crest Max (2024) runs on the Unisoc T760, while the Honor X70 Refresh Edition (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition leads — 59/100 vs 48/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X70 Refresh Edition has the bigger battery (8300 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor X70 Refresh Edition is faster in AnTuTu (975,254 vs 628,581); the Honor X70 Refresh Edition has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Crest Max doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Crest Max
Honor X70 Refresh Edition
What makes HMD Crest Max better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (50/100 vs 30/100)
What makes Honor X70 Refresh Edition better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 975254 vs 628581
- Better Geekbench Single: 1087 vs 735
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3148 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 8300 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 193g vs 205g
- Higher performance (58/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Crest Max vs the Honor X70 Refresh Edition, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition scores 11 points higher (59/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition leads (58/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Crest Max leads (50/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition leads (87/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition is a bit better (58/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition notably outperforms the HMD Crest Max (82/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Crest Max notably outperforms the Honor X70 Refresh Edition (50/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition significantly outperforms the HMD Crest Max (87/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition is a bit better (65/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Crest Max | Honor X70 Refresh Edition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T760 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 628581 | 975254 | |
| Geekbench Single | 735 | 1087 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2318 | 3148 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1200x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8300 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×76.4×None mm | 161.9×76.1×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | — | $230 |
Camera comparison
HMD Crest Max
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor X70 Refresh Edition
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
HMD Crest Max
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor X70 Refresh Edition
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Crest Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Honor X70 Refresh Edition
- 8300 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Crest Max and Honor X70 Refresh Edition, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor X70 Refresh Edition leads HMD Crest Max by 35.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
HMD Crest Max
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition is a bit better (58/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition notably outperforms the HMD Crest Max (82/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the HMD Crest Max notably outperforms the Honor X70 Refresh Edition (50/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition significantly outperforms the HMD Crest Max (87/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition is a bit better (65/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Crest Max or the Honor X70 Refresh Edition?
The Honor X70 Refresh Edition is noticeably better than the HMD Crest Max — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the HMD Crest Max and the Honor X70 Refresh Edition?
The HMD Crest Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Crest Max or the Honor X70 Refresh Edition?
The HMD Crest Max leads on camera score (50/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Crest Max or the Honor X70 Refresh Edition?
The Honor X70 Refresh Edition leads on performance (58/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the HMD Crest Max over the Honor X70 Refresh Edition?
The Honor X70 Refresh Edition is a better fit for those who care about battery life.