HMD Crest Max vs Lava Blaze Duo 3
The HMD Crest Max (2024) runs on the Unisoc T760, while the Lava Blaze Duo 3 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7060. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Blaze Duo 3 leads — 50/100 vs 48/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Lava Blaze Duo 3 is faster in AnTuTu (693,978 vs 628,581); the Lava Blaze Duo 3 is noticeably lighter (181g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Crest Max
Lava Blaze Duo 3
What makes HMD Crest Max better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (50/100 vs 30/100)
What makes Lava Blaze Duo 3 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 693978 vs 628581
- Better Geekbench Single: 1037 vs 735
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2386 vs 2318
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 181g vs 205g
- Higher performance (51/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Crest Max vs the Lava Blaze Duo 3, the Lava Blaze Duo 3 scores 2 points higher (50/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Crest Max leads (50/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Blaze Duo 3 is a bit better (51/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Blaze Duo 3 notably outperforms the HMD Crest Max (79/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Crest Max notably outperforms the Lava Blaze Duo 3 (50/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100. In the "portability" category, the Lava Blaze Duo 3 notably outperforms the HMD Crest Max (74/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Crest Max | Lava Blaze Duo 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T760 | MediaTek Dimensity 7060 | |
| AnTuTu | 628581 | 693978 | |
| Geekbench Single | 735 | 1037 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2318 | 2386 | |
| 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 | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15 | |
| NFC | no | — | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×76.4×None mm | 163.2×76.1×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 181 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Crest Max
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 50MP
Lava Blaze Duo 3
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
HMD Crest Max
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Lava Blaze Duo 3
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Crest Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Lava Blaze Duo 3
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Crest Max and Lava Blaze Duo 3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Blaze Duo 3 leads HMD Crest Max by 9.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Blaze Duo 3 is a bit better (51/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Blaze Duo 3 notably outperforms the HMD Crest Max (79/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the HMD Crest Max notably outperforms the Lava Blaze Duo 3 (50/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Blaze Duo 3 notably outperforms the HMD Crest Max (74/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Crest Max or the Lava Blaze Duo 3?
The Lava Blaze Duo 3 edges out the HMD Crest Max by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the HMD Crest Max and the Lava Blaze Duo 3?
The HMD Crest Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Lava Blaze Duo 3 — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Crest Max or the Lava Blaze Duo 3?
The HMD Crest Max leads on camera score (50/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Crest Max or the Lava Blaze Duo 3?
The Lava Blaze Duo 3 leads on performance (51/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the HMD Crest Max over the Lava Blaze Duo 3?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Lava Blaze Duo 3 (79/100 vs 56/100).