HMD Crest Max vs Vivo iQOO 15
The HMD Crest Max (2024) runs on the Unisoc T760, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 48/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,758,268 vs 628,581); the Vivo iQOO 15 has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Crest Max doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Crest Max
Vivo iQOO 15
What makes HMD Crest Max better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 205g vs 215g
- Better portability (54/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3758268 vs 628581
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 735
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Crest Max vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 38 points higher (86/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the HMD Crest Max (94/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the HMD Crest Max (99/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the HMD Crest Max (78/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the HMD Crest Max (85/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Crest Max is a bit better (54/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Crest Max | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T760 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 628581 | 3758268 | |
| Geekbench Single | 735 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2318 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×76.4×None mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $599 |
Camera comparison
HMD Crest Max
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- 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
- 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
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Crest Max and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads HMD Crest Max by 83.3% 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 significantly outperforms the HMD Crest Max (94/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the HMD Crest Max (99/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the HMD Crest Max (78/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the HMD Crest Max (85/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Crest Max is a bit better (54/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Crest Max or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the HMD Crest Max by 38 points (86/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Crest Max and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The HMD Crest Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Crest Max or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 50/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Crest Max or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the HMD Crest Max over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.