HMD Crest vs HMD Key
The HMD Crest (2024) runs on the Unisoc T760, while the HMD Key (2025) runs on the Unisoc SC9832E. By overall MobileRank rating, the HMD Crest leads — 50/100 vs 22/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the HMD Crest has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the HMD Key is noticeably lighter (185g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Crest
HMD Key
What makes HMD Crest better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Better camera (40/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 31/100)
What makes HMD Key better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 205g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Crest vs the HMD Key, the HMD Crest scores 28 points higher (50/100 vs 22/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Crest leads (40/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Crest leads (46/100 vs 22/100). In the "display" category, the HMD Crest significantly outperforms the HMD Key (81/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Crest significantly outperforms the HMD Key (40/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Crest notably outperforms the HMD Key (46/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Key is a bit better (57/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Crest | HMD Key | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T760 | Unisoc SC9832E | |
| AnTuTu | 628581 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 735 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2318 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 576x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 460 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×76.4×8.4 mm | 166.4×76.9×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Crest
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
HMD Key
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
HMD Crest
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
HMD Key
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 576x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Crest
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
HMD Key
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the HMD Crest significantly outperforms the HMD Key (81/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the HMD Crest significantly outperforms the HMD Key (40/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the HMD Crest notably outperforms the HMD Key (46/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Key is a bit better (57/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Crest or the HMD Key?
The HMD Crest significantly outperforms the HMD Key by 28 points (50/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Crest and the HMD Key?
The HMD Crest has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the HMD Key — 22/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Crest or the HMD Key?
The HMD Crest leads on camera score (40/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the HMD Crest over the HMD Key?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the HMD Crest (81/100 vs 31/100).