HMD Crest Max vs ZTE Axon 41 5G
The HMD Crest Max (2024) runs on the Unisoc T760, while the ZTE Axon 41 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 41 5G leads — 56/100 vs 48/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 41 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 628,581); the ZTE Axon 41 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Crest Max doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Crest Max
ZTE Axon 41 5G
What makes HMD Crest Max better?
- Better portability (54/100 vs 41/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 41 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 628581
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 735
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 2318
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 203g 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 (67/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Crest Max vs the ZTE Axon 41 5G, the ZTE Axon 41 5G scores 8 points higher (56/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G leads (61/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G notably outperforms the HMD Crest Max (61/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G is a bit better (67/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G and the HMD Crest Max are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Crest Max is a bit better (54/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Crest Max | ZTE Axon 41 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T760 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| 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 | 90 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 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×76.4×None mm | 163.9×76.2×9.5 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Crest Max
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 41 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
HMD Crest Max
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
ZTE Axon 41 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Crest Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 41 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Crest Max and ZTE Axon 41 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 41 5G leads HMD Crest Max by 37.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G notably outperforms the HMD Crest Max (61/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G is a bit better (67/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G and the HMD Crest Max are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Crest Max is a bit better (54/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Crest Max or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The ZTE Axon 41 5G edges out the HMD Crest Max by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the HMD Crest Max and the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The HMD Crest Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the ZTE Axon 41 5G — 56/100.
Which is more powerful: the HMD Crest Max or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The ZTE Axon 41 5G leads on performance (61/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the HMD Crest Max over the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The ZTE Axon 41 5G is a better fit for active users.