HMD Crest Max vs Lava Blaze Curve
The HMD Crest Max (2024) runs on the Unisoc T760, while the Lava Blaze Curve (2024) runs on the Dimensity 7050. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Blaze Curve leads — 54/100 vs 48/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Blaze Curve is faster in AnTuTu (806,012 vs 628,581); the Lava Blaze Curve is noticeably lighter (189g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Crest Max
Lava Blaze Curve
What makes HMD Crest Max better?
- Better camera (50/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Lava Blaze Curve better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 806012 vs 628581
- Better Geekbench Single: 1061 vs 735
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2398 vs 2318
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 189g vs 205g
- Higher performance (53/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Crest Max vs the Lava Blaze Curve, the Lava Blaze Curve scores 6 points higher (54/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Blaze Curve is a bit better (53/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Blaze Curve notably outperforms the HMD Crest Max (79/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Crest Max and the Lava Blaze Curve are nearly equal (50/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100. In the "portability" category, the Lava Blaze Curve and the HMD Crest Max are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Crest Max | Lava Blaze Curve | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T760 | Dimensity 7050 | |
| AnTuTu | 628581 | 806012 | |
| Geekbench Single | 735 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2318 | 2398 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 800 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×76.4×None mm | 161.8×74.0×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Crest Max
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 50MP
Lava Blaze Curve
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
HMD Crest Max
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Lava Blaze Curve
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Crest Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Lava Blaze Curve
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Crest Max and Lava Blaze Curve, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Blaze Curve leads HMD Crest Max by 22.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Blaze Curve is a bit better (53/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Blaze Curve notably outperforms the HMD Crest Max (79/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the HMD Crest Max and the Lava Blaze Curve are nearly equal (50/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Blaze Curve 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 Lava Blaze Curve?
The Lava Blaze Curve edges out the HMD Crest Max by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the HMD Crest Max and the Lava Blaze Curve?
The HMD Crest Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Lava Blaze Curve — 54/100.
Which is more powerful: the HMD Crest Max or the Lava Blaze Curve?
The Lava Blaze Curve leads on performance (53/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the HMD Crest Max over the Lava Blaze Curve?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Lava Blaze Curve (79/100 vs 56/100).