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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Crest Max
TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra
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
TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
HMD Crest Max
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra
- 7.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Crest Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Crest Max and TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
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 unknownDetailed 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).