HMD Crest Max vs Lava Play Ultra
The HMD Crest Max (2024) runs on the Unisoc T760, while the Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Ultra leads — 53/100 vs 48/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Play Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 628,581); the Lava Play Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Crest Max doesn't; the Lava Play Ultra is noticeably lighter (182g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Crest Max
Lava Play Ultra
What makes HMD Crest Max better?
- Better camera (50/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 628581
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 735
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 2318
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 182g vs 205g
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Crest Max vs the Lava Play Ultra, the Lava Play Ultra scores 5 points higher (53/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Crest Max leads (50/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (55/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the HMD Crest Max (79/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Crest Max is a bit better (50/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100. In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the HMD Crest Max (71/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Crest Max | Lava Play Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T760 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 628581 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 735 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2318 | 2813 | |
| 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 | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×76.4×None mm | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 182 g | |
| Launch price | — | $175 |
Camera comparison
HMD Crest Max
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 50MP
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
HMD Crest Max
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Crest Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Crest Max and Lava Play Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Ultra leads HMD Crest Max by 28.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
HMD Crest Max
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (55/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the HMD Crest Max (79/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the HMD Crest Max is a bit better (50/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the HMD Crest Max (71/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Crest Max or the Lava Play Ultra?
The Lava Play Ultra edges out the HMD Crest Max by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the HMD Crest Max and the Lava Play Ultra?
The HMD Crest Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Lava Play Ultra — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Crest Max or the Lava Play Ultra?
The HMD Crest Max leads on camera score (50/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Crest Max or the Lava Play Ultra?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on performance (55/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the HMD Crest Max over the Lava Play Ultra?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Lava Play Ultra (79/100 vs 56/100).