HMD Crest Max vs Realme 14
The HMD Crest Max (2024) runs on the Unisoc T760, while the Realme 14 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme 14 leads — 54/100 vs 48/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 14 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme 14 is faster in AnTuTu (975,254 vs 628,581); the Realme 14 is noticeably lighter (189g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Crest Max
Realme 14
What makes HMD Crest Max better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (50/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Realme 14 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 975254 vs 628581
- Better Geekbench Single: 1087 vs 735
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3148 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 189g vs 205g
- Higher performance (58/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Crest Max vs the Realme 14, the Realme 14 scores 6 points higher (54/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme 14 leads (58/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Crest Max leads (50/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 14 leads (56/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme 14 is a bit better (58/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Realme 14 notably outperforms the HMD Crest Max (79/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Crest Max notably outperforms the Realme 14 (50/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 14 is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 14 is a bit better (66/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Crest Max | Realme 14 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T760 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 628581 | 975254 | |
| Geekbench Single | 735 | 1087 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2318 | 3148 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×76.4×None mm | 163.1×75.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | — | $229 |
Camera comparison
HMD Crest Max
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme 14
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
HMD Crest Max
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Realme 14
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Crest Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Realme 14
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Crest Max and Realme 14, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme 14 leads HMD Crest Max by 35.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme 14 is a bit better (58/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme 14 notably outperforms the HMD Crest Max (79/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the HMD Crest Max notably outperforms the Realme 14 (50/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 14 is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 14 is a bit better (66/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Crest Max or the Realme 14?
The Realme 14 edges out the HMD Crest Max by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the HMD Crest Max and the Realme 14?
The HMD Crest Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Realme 14 — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Crest Max or the Realme 14?
The HMD Crest Max leads on camera score (50/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Crest Max or the Realme 14?
The Realme 14 leads on performance (58/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the HMD Crest Max over the Realme 14?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Realme 14 (79/100 vs 56/100).