HMD Crest vs Lava Play Max
The HMD Crest (2024) runs on the Unisoc T760, while the Lava Play Max (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300. By overall MobileRank rating, the HMD Crest leads — 50/100 vs 48/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Play Max is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 628,581); the Lava Play Max has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Crest doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Crest
Lava Play Max
What makes HMD Crest better?
- Better camera (40/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Lava Play Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 628581
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 735
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 2318
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Crest vs the Lava Play Max, the HMD Crest scores 2 points higher (50/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Crest leads (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max is a bit better (55/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the HMD Crest notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Crest is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Crest | Lava Play Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T760 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 628581 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 735 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2318 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×76.4×8.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 205 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Crest
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Lava Play Max
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
HMD Crest
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Lava Play Max
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Crest
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Lava Play Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Crest and Lava Play Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Max leads HMD Crest by 28.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max is a bit better (55/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the HMD Crest notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (81/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the HMD Crest is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Crest or the Lava Play Max?
The HMD Crest edges out the Lava Play Max by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the HMD Crest and the Lava Play Max?
The HMD Crest has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Lava Play Max — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Crest or the Lava Play Max?
The HMD Crest leads on camera score (40/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Crest or the Lava Play Max?
The Lava Play Max leads on performance (55/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the HMD Crest over the Lava Play Max?
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 66/100).