HMD Crest Max vs TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro
The HMD Crest Max (2024) runs on the Unisoc T760, while the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300. By overall MobileRank rating, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro leads — 51/100 vs 48/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 628,581); the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Crest Max doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Crest Max
TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro
What makes HMD Crest Max better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 205g vs 208g
- Better camera (50/100 vs 40/100)
What makes TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 628581
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 735
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (50/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (64/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Crest Max vs the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro scores 3 points higher (51/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Crest Max leads (50/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Crest Max is a bit better (50/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro and the HMD Crest Max are nearly equal (50/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro and the HMD Crest Max are nearly equal (55/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Crest Max | TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T760 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 628581 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 735 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2318 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.9" 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 | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 900 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×76.4×None mm | 169.4×80.1×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Crest Max
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 50MP
TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
HMD Crest Max
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Crest Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Crest Max and TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro leads HMD Crest Max by 28.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the HMD Crest Max is a bit better (50/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro and the HMD Crest Max are nearly equal (50/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro and the HMD Crest Max are nearly equal (55/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Crest Max or the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro?
The TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro edges out the HMD Crest Max by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the HMD Crest Max and the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro?
The HMD Crest Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Crest Max or the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro?
The HMD Crest Max leads on camera score (50/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Crest Max or the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro?
The TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro leads on performance (55/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the HMD Crest Max over the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the HMD Crest Max (50/100 vs 40/100).