HMD Crest Max vs ZTE Axon 40 pro
The HMD Crest Max (2024) runs on the Unisoc T760, while the ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads — 58/100 vs 48/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 64 MP vs 108 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 628,581); the ZTE Axon 40 pro has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Crest Max doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Crest Max
ZTE Axon 40 pro
What makes HMD Crest Max better?
- Better camera (50/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 628581
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 735
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 2318
- Faster charging: 65W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 205g
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Crest Max vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the ZTE Axon 40 pro scores 10 points higher (58/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads (61/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the HMD Crest Max (61/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the HMD Crest Max (89/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Crest Max is a bit better (50/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Crest Max and the ZTE Axon 40 pro are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Crest Max | ZTE Axon 40 pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T760 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 628581 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 735 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2318 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×76.4×None mm | 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Crest Max
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
HMD Crest Max
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Crest Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Crest Max and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 pro leads HMD Crest Max by 37.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the HMD Crest Max (61/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the HMD Crest Max (89/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the HMD Crest Max is a bit better (50/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Crest Max and the ZTE Axon 40 pro are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Crest Max or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro is noticeably better than the HMD Crest Max — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the HMD Crest Max and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The HMD Crest Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Crest Max or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The HMD Crest Max leads on camera score (50/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Crest Max or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro leads on performance (61/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the HMD Crest Max over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.