HMD Crest Max vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
The HMD Crest Max (2024) runs on the Unisoc T760, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads — 75/100 vs 48/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the HMD Crest Max has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is faster in AnTuTu (3,034,849 vs 628,581); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Crest Max doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably lighter (163g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Crest Max
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
What makes HMD Crest Max better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 25W
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 628581
- Better Geekbench Single: 2970 vs 735
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 2318
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 163g vs 205g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (97/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Crest Max vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge scores 27 points higher (75/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (91/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (73/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Crest Max leads (46/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the HMD Crest Max (91/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the HMD Crest Max (89/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the HMD Crest Max (73/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Crest Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (46/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the HMD Crest Max (97/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Crest Max | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T760 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 628581 | 3034849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 735 | 2970 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2318 | 9490 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 140 | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×76.4×None mm | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 163 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1099 |
Camera comparison
HMD Crest Max
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
HMD Crest Max
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Crest Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Crest Max and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads HMD Crest Max by 79.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the HMD Crest Max (91/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the HMD Crest Max (89/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the HMD Crest Max (73/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the HMD Crest Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (46/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the HMD Crest Max (97/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Crest Max or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the HMD Crest Max by 27 points (75/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Crest Max and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The HMD Crest Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Crest Max or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on camera score (73/100 vs 50/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Crest Max or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on performance (91/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the HMD Crest Max over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users.