HMD Crest vs HMD Pulse 2 Pro
The HMD Crest (2024) runs on the Unisoc T760, while the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (2025) runs on the Unisoc T615. By overall MobileRank rating, the HMD Crest leads — 50/100 vs 36/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the HMD Pulse 2 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Crest doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Crest
HMD Pulse 2 Pro
What makes HMD Crest better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 735 vs 380
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2318 vs 1300
- Faster charging: 33W vs 20W
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 18/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 65/100)
What makes HMD Pulse 2 Pro better?
- Lighter: 198g vs 205g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Crest vs the HMD Pulse 2 Pro, the HMD Crest scores 14 points higher (50/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the HMD Crest leads (46/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the HMD Crest notably outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (46/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the HMD Crest notably outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (81/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 40/100. In the "battery" category, the HMD Crest and the HMD Pulse 2 Pro are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Pulse 2 Pro is a bit better (57/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Crest | HMD Pulse 2 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T760 | Unisoc T615 | |
| AnTuTu | 628581 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 735 | 380 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2318 | 1300 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 20W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×76.4×8.4 mm | 166.1×76.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | — | $189 |
Camera comparison
HMD Crest
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
HMD Pulse 2 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
HMD Crest
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
HMD Pulse 2 Pro
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Crest
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
HMD Pulse 2 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
HMD Crest
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the HMD Crest notably outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (46/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, the HMD Crest notably outperforms the HMD Pulse 2 Pro (81/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 40/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the HMD Crest and the HMD Pulse 2 Pro are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Pulse 2 Pro is a bit better (57/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Crest or the HMD Pulse 2 Pro?
The HMD Crest is noticeably better than the HMD Pulse 2 Pro — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the HMD Crest and the HMD Pulse 2 Pro?
The HMD Crest has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the HMD Pulse 2 Pro — 36/100.
Which is more powerful: the HMD Crest or the HMD Pulse 2 Pro?
The HMD Crest leads on performance (46/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the HMD Crest over the HMD Pulse 2 Pro?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the HMD Crest (46/100 vs 18/100).