HMD Crest Max vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The HMD Crest Max (2024) runs on the Unisoc T760, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 48/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 628,581); the Xiaomi 18 Fold has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Crest Max doesn't; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is thinner (5.0mm vs 8.4mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Crest Max
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes HMD Crest Max better?
- Lighter: 205g vs 219g
- Overall rating 48/100
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 628581
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 735
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Crest Max vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 38 points higher (86/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the HMD Crest Max (99/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the HMD Crest Max (79/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the HMD Crest Max (85/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the HMD Crest Max (75/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (64/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Crest Max | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T760 | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 628581 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 735 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2318 | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×76.4×8.4 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1639 |
Camera comparison
HMD Crest Max
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
HMD Crest Max
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Crest Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Crest Max and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads HMD Crest Max by 88.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the HMD Crest Max (99/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the HMD Crest Max (79/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the HMD Crest Max (85/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the HMD Crest Max (75/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (64/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Crest Max or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold 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 Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The HMD Crest Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Crest Max or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 50/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Crest Max or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the HMD Crest Max over the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.