HMD Crest vs Redmi K90 Max
The HMD Crest (2024) runs on the Unisoc T760, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 75/100 vs 50/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,760,662 vs 628,581); the Redmi K90 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Crest doesn't; the HMD Crest is noticeably lighter (205g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Crest
Redmi K90 Max
What makes HMD Crest better?
- Lighter: 205g vs 227g
- Better camera (40/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3760662 vs 628581
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 735
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Crest vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 25 points higher (75/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (96/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (78/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the HMD Crest (96/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Crest and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the HMD Crest (78/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Crest is a bit better (51/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Crest | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T760 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 628581 | 3760662 | |
| Geekbench Single | 735 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2318 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×76.4×8.4 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $504 |
Camera comparison
HMD Crest
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
HMD Crest
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Crest
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Crest and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads HMD Crest by 83.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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HMD Crest
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the HMD Crest (96/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the HMD Crest and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the HMD Crest (78/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Crest is a bit better (51/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Crest or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the HMD Crest by 25 points (75/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Crest and the Redmi K90 Max?
The HMD Crest has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 75/100.
Which is more powerful: the HMD Crest or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (96/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the HMD Crest over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.