HMD Crest Max vs Lava Storm Lite
The HMD Crest Max (2024) runs on the Unisoc T760, while the Lava Storm Lite (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6400. By overall MobileRank rating, the HMD Crest Max leads — 48/100 vs 43/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the HMD Crest Max is faster in AnTuTu (628,581 vs 581,041).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Crest Max
Lava Storm Lite
What makes HMD Crest Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 628581 vs 581041
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2318 vs 2047
- Faster charging: 33W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (56/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Lava Storm Lite better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 803 vs 735
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 196g vs 205g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Crest Max vs the Lava Storm Lite, the HMD Crest Max scores 5 points higher (48/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Crest Max leads (50/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the HMD Crest Max and the Lava Storm Lite are nearly equal (46/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the HMD Crest Max and the Lava Storm Lite are nearly equal (56/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Crest Max notably outperforms the Lava Storm Lite (50/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Crest Max and the Lava Storm Lite are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Storm Lite is a bit better (59/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Crest Max | Lava Storm Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T760 | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 | |
| AnTuTu | 628581 | 581041 | |
| Geekbench Single | 735 | 803 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2318 | 2047 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15 | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×76.4×None mm | 168.8×78.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | — | $89 |
Camera comparison
HMD Crest Max
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 50MP
Lava Storm Lite
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
HMD Crest Max
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Lava Storm Lite
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Crest Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Lava Storm Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Crest Max and Lava Storm Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
HMD Crest Max leads Lava Storm Lite by 8.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the HMD Crest Max and the Lava Storm Lite are nearly equal (46/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the HMD Crest Max and the Lava Storm Lite are nearly equal (56/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the HMD Crest Max notably outperforms the Lava Storm Lite (50/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the HMD Crest Max and the Lava Storm Lite are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Storm Lite is a bit better (59/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Crest Max or the Lava Storm Lite?
The HMD Crest Max edges out the Lava Storm Lite 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 Storm Lite?
The HMD Crest Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Lava Storm Lite — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Crest Max or the Lava Storm Lite?
The HMD Crest Max leads on camera score (50/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the HMD Crest Max over the Lava Storm Lite?
The Lava Storm Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.