HMD Crest Max vs Nokia G21
The HMD Crest Max (2024) runs on the Unisoc T760, while the Nokia G21 (2022) runs on the Unisoc T606. By overall MobileRank rating, the HMD Crest Max leads — 48/100 vs 34/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia G21 has the bigger battery (5050 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the HMD Crest Max is faster in AnTuTu (628,581 vs 333,647); the Nokia G21 has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Crest Max doesn't; the Nokia G21 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Crest Max
Nokia G21
What makes HMD Crest Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 628581 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 735 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2318 vs 1335
- Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (56/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Nokia G21 better?
- Bigger battery: 5050 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 190g vs 205g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Crest Max vs the Nokia G21, the HMD Crest Max scores 14 points higher (48/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the HMD Crest Max leads (46/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Crest Max leads (50/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the HMD Crest Max notably outperforms the Nokia G21 (46/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the HMD Crest Max is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Crest Max notably outperforms the Nokia G21 (50/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Crest Max and the Nokia G21 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia G21 is a bit better (59/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Crest Max | Nokia G21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T760 | Unisoc T606 | |
| AnTuTu | 628581 | 333647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 735 | 378 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2318 | 1335 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1600x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5050 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 400 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×76.4×None mm | 164.6×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $179 |
Camera comparison
HMD Crest Max
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 50MP
Nokia G21
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
HMD Crest Max
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nokia G21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Crest Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Nokia G21
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Crest Max and Nokia G21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
HMD Crest Max leads Nokia G21 by 88.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the HMD Crest Max notably outperforms the Nokia G21 (46/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the HMD Crest Max is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the HMD Crest Max notably outperforms the Nokia G21 (50/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the HMD Crest Max and the Nokia G21 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia G21 is a bit better (59/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Crest Max or the Nokia G21?
The HMD Crest Max is noticeably better than the Nokia G21 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the HMD Crest Max and the Nokia G21?
The HMD Crest Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Nokia G21 — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Crest Max or the Nokia G21?
The HMD Crest Max leads on camera score (50/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Crest Max or the Nokia G21?
The HMD Crest Max leads on performance (46/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the HMD Crest Max over the Nokia G21?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the HMD Crest Max (50/100 vs 30/100).