HMD Crest Max vs Meizu 21 Note
The HMD Crest Max (2024) runs on the Unisoc T760, while the Meizu 21 Note (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Meizu 21 Note leads — 64/100 vs 48/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Meizu 21 Note has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Meizu 21 Note is faster in AnTuTu (1,757,044 vs 628,581); the Meizu 21 Note has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Crest Max doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Crest Max
Meizu 21 Note
What makes HMD Crest Max better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (50/100 vs 37/100)
What makes Meizu 21 Note better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1757044 vs 628581
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 735
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Crest Max vs the Meizu 21 Note, the Meizu 21 Note scores 16 points higher (64/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Note leads (76/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Crest Max leads (50/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Note leads (58/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Note significantly outperforms the HMD Crest Max (76/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Note significantly outperforms the HMD Crest Max (94/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Crest Max is a bit better (50/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (58/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 54/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Crest Max | Meizu 21 Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T760 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 628581 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 735 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2318 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×76.4×None mm | 162.4×76.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | — | $380 |
Camera comparison
HMD Crest Max
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 50MP
Meizu 21 Note
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
HMD Crest Max
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Meizu 21 Note
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Crest Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Meizu 21 Note
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Crest Max and Meizu 21 Note, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu 21 Note leads HMD Crest Max by 64.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
HMD Crest Max
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Note significantly outperforms the HMD Crest Max (76/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Note significantly outperforms the HMD Crest Max (94/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the HMD Crest Max is a bit better (50/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Note is a bit better (58/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 54/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Crest Max or the Meizu 21 Note?
The Meizu 21 Note 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 21 Note?
The HMD Crest Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Meizu 21 Note — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Crest Max or the Meizu 21 Note?
The HMD Crest Max leads on camera score (50/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Crest Max or the Meizu 21 Note?
The Meizu 21 Note leads on performance (76/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the HMD Crest Max over the Meizu 21 Note?
The Meizu 21 Note is a better fit for active users.