HMD Crest Max vs Meizu 21 Pro
The HMD Crest Max (2024) runs on the Unisoc T760, while the Meizu 21 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Meizu 21 Pro leads — 71/100 vs 48/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Meizu 21 Pro has the bigger battery (5050 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Meizu 21 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,345,563 vs 628,581); the Meizu 21 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Crest Max doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Crest Max
Meizu 21 Pro
What makes HMD Crest Max better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 205g vs 208g
- Better camera (50/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Meizu 21 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2345563 vs 628581
- Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 735
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 5050 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Crest Max vs the Meizu 21 Pro, the Meizu 21 Pro scores 23 points higher (71/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Pro leads (82/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Pro leads (72/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Crest Max (82/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Crest Max (89/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Crest Max and the Meizu 21 Pro are nearly equal (50/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Pro notably outperforms the HMD Crest Max (72/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 Pro and the HMD Crest Max are nearly equal (55/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Crest Max | Meizu 21 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T760 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 628581 | 2345563 | |
| Geekbench Single | 735 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2318 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1368x3192 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5050 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Flyme AIOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1250 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×76.4×None mm | 165.0×74.4×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | — | $700 |
Camera comparison
HMD Crest Max
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 50MP
Meizu 21 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
HMD Crest Max
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Meizu 21 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1368x3192
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Crest Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Meizu 21 Pro
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Crest Max and Meizu 21 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu 21 Pro leads HMD Crest Max by 73.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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HMD Crest Max
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Crest Max (82/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Crest Max (89/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the HMD Crest Max and the Meizu 21 Pro are nearly equal (50/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 Pro notably outperforms the HMD Crest Max (72/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 Pro and the HMD Crest Max are nearly equal (55/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Crest Max or the Meizu 21 Pro?
The Meizu 21 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Crest Max by 23 points (71/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Crest Max and the Meizu 21 Pro?
The HMD Crest Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Meizu 21 Pro — 71/100.
Which is more powerful: the HMD Crest Max or the Meizu 21 Pro?
The Meizu 21 Pro leads on performance (82/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the HMD Crest Max over the Meizu 21 Pro?
The Meizu 21 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.