HMD Crest Max vs ZTE Axon 40
The HMD Crest Max (2024) runs on the Unisoc T760, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 leads — 58/100 vs 48/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 628,581); the ZTE Axon 40 has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Crest Max doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Crest Max
ZTE Axon 40
What makes HMD Crest Max better?
- Better portability (54/100 vs 53/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 628581
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 735
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 2318
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 200g vs 205g
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (51/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (73/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Crest Max vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 10 points higher (58/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (61/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the HMD Crest Max (61/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the HMD Crest Max (73/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 and the HMD Crest Max are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Crest Max and the ZTE Axon 40 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Crest Max | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T760 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 628581 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 735 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2318 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×76.4×None mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Crest Max
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
HMD Crest Max
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Crest Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Crest Max and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 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 notably outperforms the HMD Crest Max (61/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the HMD Crest Max (73/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 and the HMD Crest Max are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Crest Max and the ZTE Axon 40 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Crest Max or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 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?
The HMD Crest Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which is more powerful: the HMD Crest Max or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on performance (61/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the HMD Crest Max over the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.