HMD Crest Max vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
The HMD Crest Max (2024) runs on the Unisoc T760, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads — 78/100 vs 48/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,453,998 vs 628,581); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Crest Max doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Crest Max
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
What makes HMD Crest Max better?
- Lighter: 205g vs 215g
- Overall rating 48/100
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3453998 vs 628581
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 735
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2318
- Faster charging: 60W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (78/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Crest Max vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra scores 30 points higher (78/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (67/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Crest Max (96/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the HMD Crest Max (78/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the HMD Crest Max (67/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the HMD Crest Max (61/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (66/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Crest Max | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T760 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 628581 | 3453998 | |
| Geekbench Single | 735 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2318 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×76.4×None mm | — | |
| Weight | 205 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $2199 |
Camera comparison
HMD Crest Max
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
HMD Crest Max
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Crest Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Crest Max and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads HMD Crest Max by 81.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Crest Max (96/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the HMD Crest Max (78/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the HMD Crest Max (67/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the HMD Crest Max (61/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (66/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Crest Max or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Crest Max by 30 points (78/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Crest Max and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The HMD Crest Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 78/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Crest Max or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on camera score (67/100 vs 50/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Crest Max or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the HMD Crest Max over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.