HMD Crest Max vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
The HMD Crest Max (2024) runs on the Unisoc T760, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 73/100 vs 48/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the HMD Crest Max has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,382,020 vs 628,581); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Crest Max doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is thinner (4.5mm vs 8.4mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Crest Max
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
What makes HMD Crest Max better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 48/100
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3382020 vs 628581
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 735
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2318
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 201g vs 205g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Crest Max vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 25 points higher (73/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (96/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the HMD Crest Max (96/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the HMD Crest Max (80/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100. In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the HMD Crest Max (74/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Crest Max | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T760 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 628581 | 3382020 | |
| Geekbench Single | 735 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2318 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1828x2448 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 17 / One UI 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×76.4×8.4 mm | 123.9×161.4×4.5 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1999 |
Camera comparison
HMD Crest Max
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
HMD Crest Max
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1828x2448
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Crest Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Crest Max and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads HMD Crest Max by 81.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the HMD Crest Max (96/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the HMD Crest Max (80/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the HMD Crest Max (74/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Crest Max or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 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 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The HMD Crest Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 73/100.
Which is more powerful: the HMD Crest Max or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (96/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the HMD Crest Max over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.