HMD Crest Max vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
The HMD Crest Max (2024) runs on the Unisoc T760, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads — 71/100 vs 48/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is faster in AnTuTu (1,294,871 vs 628,581); the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Crest Max doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Crest Max
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
What makes HMD Crest Max better?
- Better portability (54/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1294871 vs 628581
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 735
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 2318
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 204g vs 205g
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Crest Max vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition scores 23 points higher (71/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (68/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (86/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (56/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition notably outperforms the HMD Crest Max (68/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition notably outperforms the HMD Crest Max (80/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the HMD Crest Max (86/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Crest Max and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Crest Max | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T760 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 628581 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 735 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2318 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 18GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×76.4×None mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Crest Max
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
HMD Crest Max
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Crest Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Crest Max and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads HMD Crest Max by 51.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition notably outperforms the HMD Crest Max (68/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition notably outperforms the HMD Crest Max (80/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the HMD Crest Max (86/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Crest Max and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Crest Max or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the HMD Crest Max by 23 points (71/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Crest Max and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The HMD Crest Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Crest Max or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads on camera score (86/100 vs 50/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Crest Max or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads on performance (68/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the HMD Crest Max over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.