HMD Crest vs Motorola Signature
The HMD Crest (2024) runs on the Unisoc T760, while the Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Signature leads — 86/100 vs 50/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Signature has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the Motorola Signature is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 628,581); the Motorola Signature has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Crest doesn't; the Motorola Signature is noticeably lighter (186g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Crest
Motorola Signature
What makes HMD Crest better?
- Overall rating 50/100
What makes Motorola Signature better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 628581
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 735
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Lighter: 186g vs 205g
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Crest vs the Motorola Signature, the Motorola Signature scores 36 points higher (86/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature leads (90/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature leads (91/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature leads (77/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the HMD Crest (90/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature and the HMD Crest are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the HMD Crest (91/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the HMD Crest (77/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the HMD Crest (78/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Crest | Motorola Signature | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T760 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 628581 | 3057215 | |
| Geekbench Single | 735 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2318 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 164 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×76.4×8.4 mm | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | — | $699 |
Camera comparison
HMD Crest
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
HMD Crest
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Crest
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Crest and Motorola Signature, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Signature leads HMD Crest by 79.4% 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 Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the HMD Crest (90/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Signature and the HMD Crest are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the HMD Crest (91/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the HMD Crest (77/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the HMD Crest (78/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Crest or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature significantly outperforms the HMD Crest by 36 points (86/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Crest and the Motorola Signature?
The HMD Crest has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Motorola Signature — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Crest or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature leads on camera score (91/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Crest or the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature leads on performance (90/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the HMD Crest over the Motorola Signature?
The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.