HMD Crest vs Realme GT 8
The HMD Crest (2024) runs on the Unisoc T760, while the Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 80/100 vs 50/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Realme GT 8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 628,581).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Crest
Realme GT 8
What makes HMD Crest better?
- Lighter: 205g vs 209g
- Better portability (51/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Realme GT 8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 628581
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 735
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Crest vs the Realme GT 8, the Realme GT 8 scores 30 points higher (80/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (91/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (56/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (85/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the HMD Crest (91/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the HMD Crest (98/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the HMD Crest (56/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the HMD Crest (85/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Crest and the Realme GT 8 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Crest | Realme GT 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T760 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 628581 | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | 735 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2318 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3136 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×76.4×8.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 205 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | — | $350 |
Camera comparison
HMD Crest
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme GT 8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
HMD Crest
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Realme GT 8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Crest
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Realme GT 8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Crest and Realme GT 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 leads HMD Crest by 79.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
HMD Crest
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the HMD Crest (91/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the HMD Crest (98/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the HMD Crest (56/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the HMD Crest (85/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Crest and the Realme GT 8 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Crest or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the HMD Crest by 30 points (80/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Crest and the Realme GT 8?
The HMD Crest has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Realme GT 8 — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Crest or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Crest or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the HMD Crest over the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.