HMD Crest Max vs Nokia X30
The HMD Crest Max (2024) runs on the Unisoc T760, while the Nokia X30 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the HMD Crest Max leads — 48/100 vs 45/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the HMD Crest Max has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the HMD Crest Max is faster in AnTuTu (628,581 vs 592,015); the Nokia X30 has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Crest Max doesn't; the Nokia X30 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Crest Max
Nokia X30
What makes HMD Crest Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 628581 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2318 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (50/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Nokia X30 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 905 vs 735
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 185g vs 205g
- Better display (69/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Crest Max vs the Nokia X30, the HMD Crest Max scores 3 points higher (48/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Crest Max leads (50/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Crest Max leads (46/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100. In the "display" category, the Nokia X30 is a bit better (69/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Crest Max is a bit better (50/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Crest Max notably outperforms the Nokia X30 (46/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia X30 is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Crest Max | Nokia X30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T760 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 628581 | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 735 | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2318 | 2101 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 700 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×76.4×None mm | 158.9×73.9×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Crest Max
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 50MP
Nokia X30
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
HMD Crest Max
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nokia X30
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Crest Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Nokia X30
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Crest Max and Nokia X30, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
HMD Crest Max leads Nokia X30 by 6.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia X30 is a bit better (69/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the HMD Crest Max is a bit better (50/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the HMD Crest Max notably outperforms the Nokia X30 (46/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia X30 is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Crest Max or the Nokia X30?
The HMD Crest Max edges out the Nokia X30 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the HMD Crest Max and the Nokia X30?
The HMD Crest Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Nokia X30 — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Crest Max or the Nokia X30?
The HMD Crest Max leads on camera score (50/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the HMD Crest Max over the Nokia X30?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the HMD Crest Max (46/100 vs 29/100).