HMD Crest Max vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The HMD Crest Max (2024) runs on the Unisoc T760, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 48/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 628,581); the Vivo iQOO 15 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
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes HMD Crest Max better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 205g vs 227g
- Better portability (54/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 628581
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 735
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Crest Max vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 41 points higher (89/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Crest Max (99/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Crest Max (99/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the HMD Crest Max (78/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Crest Max (92/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Crest Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (54/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Crest Max | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T760 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 628581 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 735 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2318 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×76.4×None mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
HMD Crest Max
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
HMD Crest Max
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Crest Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Crest Max and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads HMD Crest Max by 86.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
HMD Crest Max
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Crest Max (99/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Crest Max (99/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the HMD Crest Max (78/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Crest Max (92/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Crest Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (54/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Crest Max or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Crest Max by 41 points (89/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Crest Max and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The HMD Crest Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Crest Max or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 50/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Crest Max or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the HMD Crest Max over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.