HMD Crest Max vs Meizu Note 22
The HMD Crest Max (2024) runs on the Unisoc T760, while the Meizu Note 22 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99. Both devices score the same overall rating of 48/100. Key differences: the main camera is 64 MP vs 108 MP; the HMD Crest Max is faster in AnTuTu (628,581 vs 554,590); the Meizu Note 22 has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Crest Max doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Crest Max
Meizu Note 22
What makes HMD Crest Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 628581 vs 554590
- Better Geekbench Single: 735 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2318 vs 2047
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 49/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Meizu Note 22 better?
- Faster charging: 40W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Longer battery life (47/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
The HMD Crest Max and the Meizu Note 22 received the same MobileRank rating — 48/100. In the "performance" category, the HMD Crest Max and the Meizu Note 22 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu Note 22 is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Crest Max and the Meizu Note 22 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu Note 22 and the HMD Crest Max are nearly equal (47/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Crest Max is a bit better (54/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Crest Max | Meizu Note 22 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T760 | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | 628581 | 554590 | |
| Geekbench Single | 735 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2318 | 2047 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×76.4×None mm | 165.2×75.5×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Crest Max
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 50MP
Meizu Note 22
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
HMD Crest Max
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Meizu Note 22
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Crest Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Meizu Note 22
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Crest Max and Meizu Note 22, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
HMD Crest Max leads Meizu Note 22 by 13.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the HMD Crest Max and the Meizu Note 22 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu Note 22 is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the HMD Crest Max and the Meizu Note 22 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Meizu Note 22 and the HMD Crest Max are nearly equal (47/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Crest Max is a bit better (54/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Crest Max or the Meizu Note 22?
Both devices scored 48/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the HMD Crest Max (46/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Crest Max and the Meizu Note 22?
The HMD Crest Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Meizu Note 22 — 48/100.
Should you choose the HMD Crest Max over the Meizu Note 22?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Meizu Note 22 (66/100 vs 56/100).