HMD Crest Max vs Meizu 20 Classic
The HMD Crest Max (2024) runs on the Unisoc T760, while the Meizu 20 Classic (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Meizu 20 Classic leads — 64/100 vs 48/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the HMD Crest Max has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4700); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Meizu 20 Classic is faster in AnTuTu (1,757,044 vs 628,581); the Meizu 20 Classic has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Crest Max doesn't; the Meizu 20 Classic is noticeably lighter (190g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Crest Max
Meizu 20 Classic
What makes HMD Crest Max better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4700 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (50/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Meizu 20 Classic better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1757044 vs 628581
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 735
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 2318
- Faster charging: 67W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 190g vs 205g
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (47/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Crest Max vs the Meizu 20 Classic, the Meizu 20 Classic scores 16 points higher (64/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 20 Classic leads (76/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 20 Classic significantly outperforms the HMD Crest Max (76/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 20 Classic significantly outperforms the HMD Crest Max (90/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Crest Max is a bit better (50/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 20 Classic and the HMD Crest Max are nearly equal (47/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu 20 Classic is a bit better (65/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Crest Max | Meizu 20 Classic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T760 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 628581 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 735 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2318 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4700 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 67W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 800 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×76.4×None mm | 157.9×73.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Crest Max
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 50MP
Meizu 20 Classic
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
HMD Crest Max
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Meizu 20 Classic
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Crest Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Meizu 20 Classic
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Crest Max and Meizu 20 Classic, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu 20 Classic leads HMD Crest Max by 64.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Meizu 20 Classic significantly outperforms the HMD Crest Max (76/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 20 Classic significantly outperforms the HMD Crest Max (90/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the HMD Crest Max is a bit better (50/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Meizu 20 Classic and the HMD Crest Max are nearly equal (47/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu 20 Classic is a bit better (65/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Crest Max or the Meizu 20 Classic?
The Meizu 20 Classic is noticeably better than the HMD Crest Max — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the HMD Crest Max and the Meizu 20 Classic?
The HMD Crest Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Meizu 20 Classic — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Crest Max or the Meizu 20 Classic?
The HMD Crest Max leads on camera score (50/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Crest Max or the Meizu 20 Classic?
The Meizu 20 Classic leads on performance (76/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the HMD Crest Max over the Meizu 20 Classic?
The Meizu 20 Classic is a better fit for active users.