HMD Crest Max vs Meizu 21
The HMD Crest Max (2024) runs on the Unisoc T760, while the Meizu 21 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Meizu 21 leads — 68/100 vs 48/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the HMD Crest Max has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Meizu 21 is faster in AnTuTu (2,345,563 vs 628,581); the Meizu 21 has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Crest Max doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Crest Max
Meizu 21
What makes HMD Crest Max better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Overall rating 48/100
What makes Meizu 21 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2345563 vs 628581
- Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 735
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 2318
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 198g vs 205g
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (55/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (61/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Crest Max vs the Meizu 21, the Meizu 21 scores 20 points higher (68/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 leads (82/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 significantly outperforms the HMD Crest Max (82/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 notably outperforms the HMD Crest Max (80/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 is a bit better (55/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 is a bit better (61/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Crest Max | Meizu 21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T760 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 628581 | 2345563 | |
| Geekbench Single | 735 | 2203 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2318 | 6511 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×76.4×None mm | 156.7×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Crest Max
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 50MP
Meizu 21
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
HMD Crest Max
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Meizu 21
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Crest Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Meizu 21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Crest Max and Meizu 21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu 21 leads HMD Crest Max by 73.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Meizu 21 significantly outperforms the HMD Crest Max (82/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 21 notably outperforms the HMD Crest Max (80/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Meizu 21 is a bit better (55/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Meizu 21 is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu 21 is a bit better (61/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Crest Max or the Meizu 21?
The Meizu 21 significantly outperforms the HMD Crest Max by 20 points (68/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Crest Max and the Meizu 21?
The HMD Crest Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Meizu 21 — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Crest Max or the Meizu 21?
The Meizu 21 leads on camera score (55/100 vs 50/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Crest Max or the Meizu 21?
The Meizu 21 leads on performance (82/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the HMD Crest Max over the Meizu 21?
The Meizu 21 is a better fit for gamers and power users.