HMD Crest Max vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The HMD Crest Max (2024) runs on the Unisoc T760, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 88/100 vs 48/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 628,581); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Crest Max doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Crest Max
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
What makes HMD Crest Max better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 205g vs 219g
- Better portability (51/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 628581
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 735
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Crest Max vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 40 points higher (88/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Crest Max (98/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the HMD Crest Max (81/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Crest Max (87/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Crest Max (89/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Crest Max and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (51/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Crest Max | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T760 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 628581 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 735 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2318 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×76.4×8.4 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
HMD Crest Max
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
HMD Crest Max
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Crest Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Crest Max and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads HMD Crest Max by 84.3% 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 Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Crest Max (98/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the HMD Crest Max (81/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Crest Max (87/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Crest Max (89/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Crest Max and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (51/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Crest Max or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Crest Max by 40 points (88/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Crest Max and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The HMD Crest Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Crest Max or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 50/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Crest Max or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the HMD Crest Max over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.