HMD Crest Max vs Lava Virat Curve 5G
The HMD Crest Max (2024) runs on the Unisoc T760, while the Lava Virat Curve 5G (2026) runs on the Dimensity 7100. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Virat Curve 5G leads — 52/100 vs 48/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Virat Curve 5G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Lava Virat Curve 5G is faster in AnTuTu (785,352 vs 628,581).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Crest Max
Lava Virat Curve 5G
What makes HMD Crest Max better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (50/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Lava Virat Curve 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 785352 vs 628581
- Better Geekbench Single: 995 vs 735
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2925 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (54/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Crest Max vs the Lava Virat Curve 5G, the Lava Virat Curve 5G scores 4 points higher (52/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Crest Max leads (50/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G leads (56/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G is a bit better (54/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G notably outperforms the HMD Crest Max (79/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Crest Max notably outperforms the Lava Virat Curve 5G (50/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Crest Max | Lava Virat Curve 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T760 | Dimensity 7100 | |
| AnTuTu | 628581 | 785352 | |
| Geekbench Single | 735 | 995 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2318 | 2925 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | no | — | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×76.4×None mm | — | |
| Weight | 205 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Crest Max
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 50MP
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
HMD Crest Max
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Crest Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Crest Max and Lava Virat Curve 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Virat Curve 5G leads HMD Crest Max by 20.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G is a bit better (54/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G notably outperforms the HMD Crest Max (79/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the HMD Crest Max notably outperforms the Lava Virat Curve 5G (50/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Crest Max or the Lava Virat Curve 5G?
The Lava Virat Curve 5G edges out the HMD Crest Max by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the HMD Crest Max and the Lava Virat Curve 5G?
The HMD Crest Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Lava Virat Curve 5G — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Crest Max or the Lava Virat Curve 5G?
The HMD Crest Max leads on camera score (50/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Crest Max or the Lava Virat Curve 5G?
The Lava Virat Curve 5G leads on performance (54/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the HMD Crest Max over the Lava Virat Curve 5G?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Lava Virat Curve 5G (79/100 vs 56/100).