HMD Crest Max vs Tecno Spark 8C
The HMD Crest Max (2024) runs on the Unisoc T760, while the Tecno Spark 8C (2022) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A. By overall MobileRank rating, the HMD Crest Max leads — 48/100 vs 24/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 64 MP vs 13 MP; the HMD Crest Max is faster in AnTuTu (628,581 vs 153,667); the Tecno Spark 8C has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Crest Max doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Crest Max
Tecno Spark 8C
What makes HMD Crest Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 628581 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 735 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2318 vs 846
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (56/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 53/100)
What makes Tecno Spark 8C better?
- Lighter: 191g vs 205g
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Crest Max vs the Tecno Spark 8C, the HMD Crest Max scores 24 points higher (48/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the HMD Crest Max leads (46/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Crest Max leads (50/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 8C leads (66/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the HMD Crest Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 8C (46/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the HMD Crest Max notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 8C (56/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Crest Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 8C (50/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 8C notably outperforms the HMD Crest Max (66/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Crest Max and the Tecno Spark 8C are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Crest Max | Tecno Spark 8C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T760 | Unisoc SC9863A | |
| AnTuTu | 628581 | 153667 | |
| Geekbench Single | 735 | 205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2318 | 846 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 11 (Go edition), HiOS 7.6 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×76.4×None mm | 164.6×76.0×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $100 |
Camera comparison
HMD Crest Max
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 50MP
Tecno Spark 8C
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
HMD Crest Max
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Tecno Spark 8C
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Crest Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Spark 8C
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Crest Max and Tecno Spark 8C, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
HMD Crest Max leads Tecno Spark 8C by 309.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the HMD Crest Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 8C (46/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the HMD Crest Max notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 8C (56/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the HMD Crest Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 8C (50/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 8C notably outperforms the HMD Crest Max (66/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Crest Max and the Tecno Spark 8C are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Crest Max or the Tecno Spark 8C?
The HMD Crest Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 8C by 24 points (48/100 vs 24/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Crest Max and the Tecno Spark 8C?
The HMD Crest Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Tecno Spark 8C — 24/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Crest Max or the Tecno Spark 8C?
The HMD Crest Max leads on camera score (50/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Crest Max or the Tecno Spark 8C?
The HMD Crest Max leads on performance (46/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the HMD Crest Max over the Tecno Spark 8C?
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 10/100).