HMD Crest Max vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The HMD Crest Max (2024) runs on the Unisoc T760, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 48/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 628,581); the Nubia Z80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Crest Max doesn't; the HMD Crest Max is noticeably lighter (205g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Crest Max
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes HMD Crest Max better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 205g vs 225g
- Better portability (54/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 628581
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 735
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Crest Max vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 37 points higher (85/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Crest Max (98/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the HMD Crest Max (83/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the HMD Crest Max (79/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Crest Max (81/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Crest Max notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (54/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Crest Max | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T760 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 628581 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 735 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2318 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×76.4×None mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
HMD Crest Max
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
HMD Crest Max
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Crest Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Crest Max and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads HMD Crest Max by 84.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
HMD Crest Max
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Crest Max (98/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the HMD Crest Max (83/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the HMD Crest Max (79/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Crest Max (81/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Crest Max notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (54/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Crest Max or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Crest Max by 37 points (85/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Crest Max and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The HMD Crest Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Crest Max or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 50/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Crest Max or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the HMD Crest Max over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.