HMD Crest Max vs Redmi K90 Ultra
The HMD Crest Max (2024) runs on the Unisoc T760, while the Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 48/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,233,695 vs 628,581); the Redmi K90 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Crest Max doesn't; the HMD Crest Max is noticeably lighter (205g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Crest Max
Redmi K90 Ultra
What makes HMD Crest Max better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 205g vs 227g
- Better camera (50/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3233695 vs 628581
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 735
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Crest Max vs the Redmi K90 Ultra, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 25 points higher (73/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Crest Max leads (50/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Crest Max (92/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Crest Max (94/100 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 Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Crest Max (78/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Crest Max is a bit better (54/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Crest Max | Redmi K90 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T760 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 628581 | 3233695 | |
| Geekbench Single | 735 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2318 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×76.4×None mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $420 |
Camera comparison
HMD Crest Max
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
HMD Crest Max
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Crest Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Crest Max and Redmi K90 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Ultra leads HMD Crest Max by 80.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Crest Max (92/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Crest Max (94/100 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 Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Crest Max (78/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Crest Max is a bit better (54/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Crest Max or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Crest Max by 25 points (73/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Crest Max and the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The HMD Crest Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Redmi K90 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Crest Max or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The HMD Crest Max leads on camera score (50/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Crest Max or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the HMD Crest Max over the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.