HMD Crest Max vs Sharp Aquos R9
The HMD Crest Max (2024) runs on the Unisoc T760, while the Sharp Aquos R9 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sharp Aquos R9 leads — 68/100 vs 48/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Sharp Aquos R9 is faster in AnTuTu (1,660,924 vs 628,581); the Sharp Aquos R9 has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Crest Max doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Crest Max
Sharp Aquos R9
What makes HMD Crest Max better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better portability (54/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Sharp Aquos R9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1660924 vs 628581
- Better Geekbench Single: 1860 vs 735
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5045 vs 2318
- Higher refresh rate: 240Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 195g vs 205g
- Higher performance (74/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (60/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Crest Max vs the Sharp Aquos R9, the Sharp Aquos R9 scores 20 points higher (68/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 leads (74/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 leads (60/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 notably outperforms the HMD Crest Max (74/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 significantly outperforms the HMD Crest Max (90/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Crest Max and the Sharp Aquos R9 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Crest Max | Sharp Aquos R9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T760 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 628581 | 1660924 | |
| Geekbench Single | 735 | 1860 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2318 | 5045 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.5" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 240 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×76.4×None mm | 156.0×75.0×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | — | $599 |
Camera comparison
HMD Crest Max
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 50MP
Sharp Aquos R9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
HMD Crest Max
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Sharp Aquos R9
- 6.5" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 240 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Crest Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Sharp Aquos R9
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Crest Max and Sharp Aquos R9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sharp Aquos R9 leads HMD Crest Max by 62.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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HMD Crest Max
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 notably outperforms the HMD Crest Max (74/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 significantly outperforms the HMD Crest Max (90/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Crest Max and the Sharp Aquos R9 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Crest Max or the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Sharp Aquos R9 significantly outperforms the HMD Crest Max by 20 points (68/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Crest Max and the Sharp Aquos R9?
The HMD Crest Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Sharp Aquos R9 — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Crest Max or the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Sharp Aquos R9 leads on camera score (60/100 vs 50/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Crest Max or the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Sharp Aquos R9 leads on performance (74/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the HMD Crest Max over the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Sharp Aquos R9 is a better fit for active users.