HMD Crest Max vs Vivo X500
The HMD Crest Max (2024) runs on the Unisoc T760, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 48/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 628,581); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Crest Max doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Crest Max
Vivo X500
What makes HMD Crest Max better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 205g vs 211g
- Better portability (54/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 628581
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 735
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Crest Max vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 41 points higher (89/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the HMD Crest Max (96/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the HMD Crest Max (94/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the HMD Crest Max (87/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the HMD Crest Max (84/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Crest Max and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Crest Max | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T760 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 628581 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 735 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2318 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×76.4×None mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
HMD Crest Max
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
HMD Crest Max
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Crest Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Crest Max and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads HMD Crest Max by 84.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the HMD Crest Max (96/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the HMD Crest Max (94/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the HMD Crest Max (87/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the HMD Crest Max (84/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Crest Max and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Crest Max or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 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 X500?
The HMD Crest Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Crest Max or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 50/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Crest Max or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the HMD Crest Max over the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.