HMD Crest Max vs ZTE Axon 30S
The HMD Crest Max (2024) runs on the Unisoc T760, while the ZTE Axon 30S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 30S leads — 54/100 vs 48/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the HMD Crest Max has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the ZTE Axon 30S is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 628,581); the ZTE Axon 30S has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Crest Max doesn't; the ZTE Axon 30S is noticeably lighter (189g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Crest Max
ZTE Axon 30S
What makes HMD Crest Max better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
- Better camera (50/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 33/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 628581
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 735
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 2318
- Faster charging: 55W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 189g vs 205g
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Crest Max vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the ZTE Axon 30S scores 6 points higher (54/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S leads (61/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Crest Max leads (46/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the HMD Crest Max (61/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the HMD Crest Max (79/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Crest Max is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Crest Max is a bit better (46/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (67/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Crest Max | ZTE Axon 30S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T760 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 628581 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 735 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2318 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 55W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×76.4×None mm | 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Crest Max
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 30S
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
HMD Crest Max
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
ZTE Axon 30S
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Crest Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 30S
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Crest Max and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 30S leads HMD Crest Max by 37.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the HMD Crest Max (61/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the HMD Crest Max (79/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the HMD Crest Max is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the HMD Crest Max is a bit better (46/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (67/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Crest Max or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S edges out the HMD Crest Max by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the HMD Crest Max and the ZTE Axon 30S?
The HMD Crest Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Crest Max or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The HMD Crest Max leads on camera score (50/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Crest Max or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S leads on performance (61/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the HMD Crest Max over the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.