HMD Crest Max vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
The HMD Crest Max (2024) runs on the Unisoc T760, while the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 48/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,420,808 vs 628,581); the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Crest Max doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Crest Max
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
What makes HMD Crest Max better?
- Better portability (54/100 vs 50/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 50 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1420808 vs 628581
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 735
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 2318
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 205g
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Crest Max vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra scores 25 points higher (73/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (71/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (56/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the HMD Crest Max (71/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Crest Max (89/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Crest Max (86/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Crest Max and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Crest Max | ZTE Axon 50 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T760 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 628581 | 1420808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 735 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2318 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×76.4×None mm | 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Crest Max
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
HMD Crest Max
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Crest Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Crest Max and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads HMD Crest Max by 55.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the HMD Crest Max (71/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Crest Max (89/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Crest Max (86/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Crest Max and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Crest Max or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Crest Max by 25 points (73/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Crest Max and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The HMD Crest Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Crest Max or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 50/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Crest Max or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on performance (71/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the HMD Crest Max over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.