HMD Crest Max vs Huawei Mate X3
The HMD Crest Max (2024) runs on the Unisoc T760, while the Huawei Mate X3 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate X3 leads — 61/100 vs 48/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the HMD Crest Max has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei Mate X3 is faster in AnTuTu (1,530,652 vs 628,581); the Huawei Mate X3 has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Crest Max doesn't; the HMD Crest Max is noticeably lighter (205g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Crest Max
Huawei Mate X3
What makes HMD Crest Max better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 205g vs 239g
- Better camera (50/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 20/100)
What makes Huawei Mate X3 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1530652 vs 628581
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 735
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 2318
- Faster charging: 66W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (72/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Crest Max vs the Huawei Mate X3, the Huawei Mate X3 scores 13 points higher (61/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 leads (72/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Crest Max leads (50/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate X3 leads (64/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the HMD Crest Max (72/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the HMD Crest Max (82/100 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 Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the HMD Crest Max (64/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Crest Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (54/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Crest Max | Huawei Mate X3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T760 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G | |
| AnTuTu | 628581 | 1530652 | |
| Geekbench Single | 735 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2318 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 7.8" Foldable OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2200x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | HarmonyOS 3.1 (China), EMUI 13.1 (Europe), no Google Play Services | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×76.4×None mm | 156.9×72.4×11.8 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 239 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Crest Max
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei Mate X3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
HMD Crest Max
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Huawei Mate X3
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Crest Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Mate X3
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Crest Max and Huawei Mate X3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate X3 leads HMD Crest Max by 58.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the HMD Crest Max (72/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the HMD Crest Max (82/100 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 Huawei Mate X3 notably outperforms the HMD Crest Max (64/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Crest Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate X3 (54/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Crest Max or the Huawei Mate X3?
The Huawei Mate X3 is noticeably better than the HMD Crest Max — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the HMD Crest Max and the Huawei Mate X3?
The HMD Crest Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Huawei Mate X3 — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Crest Max or the Huawei Mate X3?
The HMD Crest Max leads on camera score (50/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Crest Max or the Huawei Mate X3?
The Huawei Mate X3 leads on performance (72/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the HMD Crest Max over the Huawei Mate X3?
The Huawei Mate X3 is a better fit for active users.