HMD Crest vs Motorola Edge 70 Max
The HMD Crest (2024) runs on the Unisoc T760, while the Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 50/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,073,131 vs 628,581); the Motorola Edge 70 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Crest doesn't; the HMD Crest is noticeably lighter (205g vs 221g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Crest
Motorola Edge 70 Max
What makes HMD Crest better?
- Lighter: 205g vs 221g
- Better portability (51/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 628581
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 735
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Crest vs the Motorola Edge 70 Max, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 25 points higher (75/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the HMD Crest (91/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the HMD Crest (99/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 40/100. In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the HMD Crest (80/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Crest is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Crest | Motorola Edge 70 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T760 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 628581 | 3073131 | |
| Geekbench Single | 735 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2318 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 7000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×76.4×8.4 mm | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 221 g | |
| Launch price | — | $500 |
Camera comparison
HMD Crest
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
HMD Crest
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Crest
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Crest and Motorola Edge 70 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads HMD Crest by 79.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the HMD Crest (91/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the HMD Crest (99/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 40/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the HMD Crest (80/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Crest is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Crest or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max significantly outperforms the HMD Crest by 25 points (75/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Crest and the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The HMD Crest has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Motorola Edge 70 Max — 75/100.
Which is more powerful: the HMD Crest or the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the HMD Crest over the Motorola Edge 70 Max?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.