HMD Crest Max vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
The HMD Crest Max (2024) runs on the Unisoc T760, while the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 80/100 vs 48/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,678,468 vs 628,581); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Crest Max doesn't; the HMD Crest Max is noticeably lighter (205g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Crest Max
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
What makes HMD Crest Max better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 205g vs 230g
- Better portability (54/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4678468 vs 628581
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 735
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Crest Max vs the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 32 points higher (80/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (99/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (84/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Crest Max (99/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Crest Max (93/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the HMD Crest Max are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Crest Max (84/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Crest Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (54/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Crest Max | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T760 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 628581 | 4678468 | |
| Geekbench Single | 735 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2318 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×76.4×None mm | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | $649 |
Camera comparison
HMD Crest Max
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
HMD Crest Max
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Crest Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Crest Max and Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads HMD Crest Max by 86.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Crest Max (99/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Crest Max (93/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the HMD Crest Max are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Crest Max (84/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Crest Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (54/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Crest Max or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro 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 Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The HMD Crest Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro — 80/100.
Which is more powerful: the HMD Crest Max or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (99/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the HMD Crest Max over the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.