HMD Crest Max vs Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
The HMD Crest Max (2024) runs on the Unisoc T760, while the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads — 75/100 vs 48/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,902,468 vs 628,581); the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Crest Max doesn't; the HMD Crest Max is noticeably lighter (205g vs 248g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Crest Max
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
What makes HMD Crest Max better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 205g vs 248g
- Better portability (51/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 628581
- Better Geekbench Single: 1636 vs 735
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Crest Max vs the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate scores 27 points higher (75/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (75/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (86/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the HMD Crest Max (75/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the HMD Crest Max (84/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the HMD Crest Max (74/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the HMD Crest Max (86/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Crest Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (51/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Crest Max | Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T760 | Kirin 9050 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 628581 | 1902468 | |
| Geekbench Single | 735 | 1636 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2318 | 5775 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1320x2848 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | HarmonyOS 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 12000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×76.4×8.4 mm | 164.5×78.7×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 248 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Crest Max
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
HMD Crest Max
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Crest Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Crest Max and Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads HMD Crest Max by 67.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the HMD Crest Max (75/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the HMD Crest Max (84/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the HMD Crest Max (74/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the HMD Crest Max (86/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Crest Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (51/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Crest Max or the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the HMD Crest Max by 27 points (75/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Crest Max and the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The HMD Crest Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Crest Max or the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on camera score (74/100 vs 50/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Crest Max or the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on performance (75/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the HMD Crest Max over the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.