HMD Crest Max vs Meizu 22
The HMD Crest Max (2024) runs on the Unisoc T760, while the Meizu 22 (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Meizu 22 leads — 80/100 vs 48/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Meizu 22 has the bigger battery (5510 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Meizu 22 is faster in AnTuTu (2,454,886 vs 628,581); the Meizu 22 has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Crest Max doesn't; the Meizu 22 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Crest Max
Meizu 22
What makes HMD Crest Max better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 48/100
What makes Meizu 22 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2454886 vs 628581
- Better Geekbench Single: 2072 vs 735
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6649 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 5510 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 190g vs 205g
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Crest Max vs the Meizu 22, the Meizu 22 scores 32 points higher (80/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 22 leads (82/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 22 leads (81/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 22 leads (77/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 22 significantly outperforms the HMD Crest Max (82/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 22 notably outperforms the HMD Crest Max (85/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 22 significantly outperforms the HMD Crest Max (81/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 22 significantly outperforms the HMD Crest Max (77/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Meizu 22 is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Crest Max | Meizu 22 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T760 | Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 628581 | 2454886 | |
| Geekbench Single | 735 | 2072 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2318 | 6649 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.3" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1200x2670 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5510 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 66W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP66/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×76.4×None mm | 152.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Crest Max
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 50MP
Meizu 22
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
HMD Crest Max
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Meizu 22
- 6.3" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1200x2670
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Crest Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Meizu 22
- 5510 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 66W
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Crest Max and Meizu 22, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu 22 leads HMD Crest Max by 74.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Meizu 22 significantly outperforms the HMD Crest Max (82/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 22 notably outperforms the HMD Crest Max (85/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Meizu 22 significantly outperforms the HMD Crest Max (81/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Meizu 22 significantly outperforms the HMD Crest Max (77/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Meizu 22 is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Crest Max or the Meizu 22?
The Meizu 22 significantly outperforms the HMD Crest Max by 32 points (80/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Crest Max and the Meizu 22?
The HMD Crest Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Meizu 22 — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Crest Max or the Meizu 22?
The Meizu 22 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 50/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Crest Max or the Meizu 22?
The Meizu 22 leads on performance (82/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the HMD Crest Max over the Meizu 22?
The Meizu 22 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.