HMD Crest Max vs Sharp Aquos R8s Pro
The HMD Crest Max (2024) runs on the Unisoc T760, while the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro leads — 58/100 vs 48/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 64 MP vs 47 MP; the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,757,044 vs 628,581); the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Crest Max doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Crest Max
Sharp Aquos R8s Pro
What makes HMD Crest Max better?
- Faster charging: 33W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 47MP
- Better camera (50/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Sharp Aquos R8s Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1757044 vs 628581
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 735
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 2318
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 203g vs 205g
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Crest Max vs the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro, the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro scores 10 points higher (58/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro leads (76/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Crest Max leads (50/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Crest Max (76/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro notably outperforms the HMD Crest Max (85/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Crest Max notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro (50/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Crest Max and the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro are nearly equal (46/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Crest Max is a bit better (54/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Crest Max | Sharp Aquos R8s Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T760 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 628581 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 735 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2318 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.6" LTPO IGZO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1260x2730 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 27W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 47 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×76.4×None mm | 161.0×77.0×9.3 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Crest Max
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 50MP
Sharp Aquos R8s Pro
- Main: 47MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
HMD Crest Max
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Sharp Aquos R8s Pro
- 6.6" LTPO IGZO OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2730
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Crest Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Sharp Aquos R8s Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Crest Max and Sharp Aquos R8s Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sharp Aquos R8s Pro leads HMD Crest Max by 64.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Crest Max (76/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro notably outperforms the HMD Crest Max (85/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the HMD Crest Max notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro (50/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the HMD Crest Max and the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro are nearly equal (46/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Crest Max is a bit better (54/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Crest Max or the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro?
The Sharp Aquos R8s Pro is noticeably better than the HMD Crest Max — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the HMD Crest Max and the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro?
The HMD Crest Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Crest Max or the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro?
The HMD Crest Max leads on camera score (50/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Crest Max or the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro?
The Sharp Aquos R8s Pro leads on performance (76/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the HMD Crest Max over the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro?
The Sharp Aquos R8s Pro is a better fit for active users.