HMD Crest Max vs Lava Play Max
The HMD Crest Max (2024) runs on the Unisoc T760, while the Lava Play Max (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300. Both devices score the same overall rating of 48/100. Key differences: the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Lava Play Max is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 628,581); the Lava Play Max has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Crest Max doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Crest Max
Lava Play Max
What makes HMD Crest Max better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (50/100 vs 30/100)
What makes Lava Play Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 628581
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 735
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 2318
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
The HMD Crest Max and the Lava Play Max received the same MobileRank rating — 48/100. In the "camera" category, the HMD Crest Max leads (50/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max is a bit better (55/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Max is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Crest Max notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (50/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Crest Max | Lava Play Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T760 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 628581 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 735 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2318 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| 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 / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×76.4×None mm | — | |
| Weight | 205 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Crest Max
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 50MP
Lava Play Max
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
HMD Crest Max
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Lava Play Max
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Crest Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Lava Play Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Crest Max and Lava Play Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Max leads HMD Crest Max by 28.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max is a bit better (55/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Max is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the HMD Crest Max notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (50/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Crest Max or the Lava Play Max?
Both devices scored 48/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Lava Play Max (55/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Crest Max and the Lava Play Max?
The HMD Crest Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Lava Play Max — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Crest Max or the Lava Play Max?
The HMD Crest Max leads on camera score (50/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Crest Max or the Lava Play Max?
The Lava Play Max leads on performance (55/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the HMD Crest Max over the Lava Play Max?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the HMD Crest Max (50/100 vs 30/100).