HMD Crest Max vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The HMD Crest Max (2024) runs on the Unisoc T760, while the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads — 65/100 vs 48/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the HMD Crest Max has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,135,878 vs 628,581); the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Crest Max doesn't; the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is noticeably lighter (188g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Crest Max
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
What makes HMD Crest Max better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 41/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1135878 vs 628581
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 735
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 2318
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 205g
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Crest Max vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G scores 17 points higher (65/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (64/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (71/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the HMD Crest Max (64/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the HMD Crest Max (89/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the HMD Crest Max (71/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Crest Max is a bit better (46/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (67/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Crest Max | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T760 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 628581 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 735 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2318 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.7" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×76.4×None mm | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Crest Max
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
HMD Crest Max
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Crest Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Crest Max and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads HMD Crest Max by 44.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the HMD Crest Max (64/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the HMD Crest Max (89/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the HMD Crest Max (71/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the HMD Crest Max is a bit better (46/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (67/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Crest Max or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is noticeably better than the HMD Crest Max — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the HMD Crest Max and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The HMD Crest Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Crest Max or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (71/100 vs 50/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Crest Max or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on performance (64/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the HMD Crest Max over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.