HMD Crest Max vs TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra

The HMD Crest Max (2024) runs on the Unisoc T760, while the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400. By overall MobileRank rating, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra leads — 57/100 vs 48/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (953,150 vs 628,581); the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Crest Max doesn't; the HMD Crest Max is noticeably lighter (205g vs 227g).

The TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra edges out the HMD Crest Max by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

HMD Crest Max

Performance 46
Display 56
Camera 50
Battery 46
Portability 54
Value for money —

TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra

Performance 57
Display 63
Camera 61
Battery 50
Portability 47
Value for money 50

What makes HMD Crest Max better?

  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 205g vs 227g

  • Better portability (54/100 vs 47/100)

What makes TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 953150 vs 628581
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1061 vs 735
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3185 vs 2318
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (57/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better camera (61/100 vs 50/100)
  • Longer battery life (50/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better display (63/100 vs 56/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the HMD Crest Max vs the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra scores 9 points higher (57/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra leads (57/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra is a bit better (57/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra and the HMD Crest Max are nearly equal (50/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Crest Max is a bit better (54/100 vs 47/100).

Specs comparison

Specification HMD Crest Max TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra
Processor Unisoc T760 MediaTek Dimensity 7400
AnTuTu 628581 953150
Geekbench Single 735 1061
Geekbench Multi 2318 3185
Display 6.7" OLED 7.2" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2340
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5200 mAh
Charging 33W 33W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 50 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 14 Android 15
Brightness (peak) — 850 nits
NFC no yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions 163.9×76.4×None mm 174.5×81.2×7.6 mm
Weight 205 g 227 g
Launch price — $329

Camera comparison

HMD Crest Max

  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 50MP
50
camera

TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
61
camera

Display comparison

HMD Crest Max

  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
56
display

TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra

  • 7.2" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
63
display

Battery and charging

HMD Crest Max

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
46
battery

TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra

  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
50
battery

Overall performance score

We compared HMD Crest Max and TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

HMD Crest Max Unisoc T760
48/100
628581 AnTuTu
TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra MediaTek Dimensity 7400
57/100 +34.1%
953150 AnTuTu

TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra leads HMD Crest Max by 34.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

HMD Crest Max

Price unknown

TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra

$329

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra is a bit better (57/100 vs 46/100).

display

In the "display" category, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 50/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra and the HMD Crest Max are nearly equal (50/100 vs 46/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the HMD Crest Max is a bit better (54/100 vs 47/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the HMD Crest Max or the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra?

The TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra edges out the HMD Crest Max by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the HMD Crest Max and the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra?

The HMD Crest Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra — 57/100.

Which has the better camera: the HMD Crest Max or the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra?

The TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra leads on camera score (61/100 vs 50/100).

Which is more powerful: the HMD Crest Max or the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra?

The TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra leads on performance (57/100 vs 46/100).

Should you choose the HMD Crest Max over the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra?

Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra (57/100 vs 46/100).