HMD Crest vs Honor X70 Refresh Edition
The HMD Crest (2024) runs on the Unisoc T760, while the Honor X70 Refresh Edition (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition leads — 59/100 vs 50/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X70 Refresh Edition has the bigger battery (8300 mAh vs 5000); the Honor X70 Refresh Edition is faster in AnTuTu (975,254 vs 628,581); the Honor X70 Refresh Edition has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Crest doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Crest
Honor X70 Refresh Edition
What makes HMD Crest better?
- Better camera (40/100 vs 30/100)
What makes Honor X70 Refresh Edition better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 975254 vs 628581
- Better Geekbench Single: 1087 vs 735
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3148 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 8300 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Lighter: 193g vs 205g
- Higher performance (58/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Crest vs the Honor X70 Refresh Edition, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition scores 9 points higher (59/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition leads (58/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Crest leads (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition leads (87/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition is a bit better (58/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition and the HMD Crest are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Crest is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition significantly outperforms the HMD Crest (87/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition is a bit better (65/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Crest | Honor X70 Refresh Edition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T760 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 628581 | 975254 | |
| Geekbench Single | 735 | 1087 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2318 | 3148 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1200x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8300 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×76.4×8.4 mm | 161.9×76.1×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | — | $230 |
Camera comparison
HMD Crest
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Honor X70 Refresh Edition
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
HMD Crest
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Honor X70 Refresh Edition
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Crest
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Honor X70 Refresh Edition
- 8300 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Crest and Honor X70 Refresh Edition, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor X70 Refresh Edition leads HMD Crest by 35.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
HMD Crest
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition is a bit better (58/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition and the HMD Crest are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the HMD Crest is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition significantly outperforms the HMD Crest (87/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition is a bit better (65/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Crest or the Honor X70 Refresh Edition?
The Honor X70 Refresh Edition edges out the HMD Crest by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the HMD Crest and the Honor X70 Refresh Edition?
The HMD Crest has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Crest or the Honor X70 Refresh Edition?
The HMD Crest leads on camera score (40/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Crest or the Honor X70 Refresh Edition?
The Honor X70 Refresh Edition leads on performance (58/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the HMD Crest over the Honor X70 Refresh Edition?
The Honor X70 Refresh Edition is a better fit for those who care about battery life.