HMD Crest Max vs Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
The HMD Crest Max (2024) runs on the Unisoc T760, while the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 48/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,195,978 vs 628,581); the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Crest Max doesn't; the HMD Crest Max is noticeably lighter (205g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Crest Max
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
What makes HMD Crest Max better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 205g vs 223g
- Better portability (54/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 628581
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 735
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (52/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Crest Max vs the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro scores 33 points higher (81/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads (88/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Crest Max (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Crest Max (93/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the HMD Crest Max are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Crest Max (88/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Crest Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (54/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Crest Max | Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T760 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 628581 | 5195978 | |
| Geekbench Single | 735 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2318 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8400 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 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×76.4×None mm | 163.0×76.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Crest Max
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Red Magic 12 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 12 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Crest Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Crest Max and Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads HMD Crest Max by 87.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Crest Max (100/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Crest Max (93/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro and the HMD Crest Max are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Crest Max (88/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Crest Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro (54/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Crest Max or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Crest Max by 33 points (81/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Crest Max and the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The HMD Crest Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro — 81/100.
Which is more powerful: the HMD Crest Max or the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the HMD Crest Max over the Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.