HMD Crest Max vs Lava Storm Play
The HMD Crest Max (2024) runs on the Unisoc T760, while the Lava Storm Play (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7060. By overall MobileRank rating, the HMD Crest Max leads — 48/100 vs 45/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Lava Storm Play is faster in AnTuTu (693,978 vs 628,581).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Crest Max
Lava Storm Play
What makes HMD Crest Max better?
- Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- 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 Play 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: 196g vs 205g
- Higher performance (51/100 vs 46/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Crest Max vs the Lava Storm Play, the HMD Crest Max scores 3 points higher (48/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Crest Max leads (50/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Storm Play is a bit better (51/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the HMD Crest Max and the Lava Storm Play are nearly equal (56/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Crest Max notably outperforms the Lava Storm Play (50/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Crest Max and the Lava Storm Play are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Storm Play is a bit better (59/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Crest Max | Lava Storm Play | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T760 | MediaTek Dimensity 7060 | |
| AnTuTu | 628581 | 693978 | |
| Geekbench Single | 735 | 1037 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2318 | 2386 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 750 nits | |
| 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 | — | $109 |
Camera comparison
HMD Crest Max
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 50MP
Lava Storm Play
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
HMD Crest Max
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Lava Storm Play
- 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 Play
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Crest Max and Lava Storm Play, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Storm Play leads HMD Crest Max by 9.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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HMD Crest Max
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Storm Play is a bit better (51/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the HMD Crest Max and the Lava Storm Play are nearly equal (56/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the HMD Crest Max notably outperforms the Lava Storm Play (50/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the HMD Crest Max and the Lava Storm Play are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Storm Play is a bit better (59/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Crest Max or the Lava Storm Play?
The HMD Crest Max edges out the Lava Storm Play by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the HMD Crest Max and the Lava Storm Play?
The HMD Crest Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Lava Storm Play — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Crest Max or the Lava Storm Play?
The HMD Crest Max leads on camera score (50/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Crest Max or the Lava Storm Play?
The Lava Storm Play leads on performance (51/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the HMD Crest Max over the Lava Storm Play?
The Lava Storm Play is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.