HMD Crest Max vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The HMD Crest Max (2024) runs on the Unisoc T760, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 48/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,667,711 vs 628,581); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Crest Max doesn't; the HMD Crest Max is noticeably lighter (205g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Crest Max
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes HMD Crest Max better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 205g vs 226g
- Better portability (51/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3667711 vs 628581
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 735
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Crest Max vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 41 points higher (89/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Crest Max (97/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Crest Max (89/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Crest Max (93/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Crest Max (80/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Crest Max is a bit better (51/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Crest Max | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T760 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 628581 | 3667711 | |
| Geekbench Single | 735 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2318 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 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 | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
HMD Crest Max
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
HMD Crest Max
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Crest Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Crest Max and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads HMD Crest Max by 82.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Crest Max (97/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Crest Max (89/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Crest Max (93/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Crest Max (80/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Crest Max is a bit better (51/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Crest Max or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 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 Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The HMD Crest Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Crest Max or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 50/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Crest Max or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the HMD Crest Max over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.