HMD Crest vs Samsung Galaxy S26
The HMD Crest (2024) runs on the Unisoc T760, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 74/100 vs 50/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the HMD Crest has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,827,538 vs 628,581); the Samsung Galaxy S26 has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Crest doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Crest
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes HMD Crest better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 25W
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2827538 vs 628581
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 735
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 2318
- Lighter: 162g vs 205g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Crest vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 24 points higher (74/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (89/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Crest leads (46/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the HMD Crest (89/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 81/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the HMD Crest (77/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Crest notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (46/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the HMD Crest (89/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Crest | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T760 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 628581 | 2827538 | |
| Geekbench Single | 735 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2318 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 146 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×76.4×8.4 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 162 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
HMD Crest
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
HMD Crest
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Crest
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Crest and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads HMD Crest by 77.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the HMD Crest (89/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 81/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the HMD Crest (77/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the HMD Crest notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (46/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the HMD Crest (89/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Crest or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the HMD Crest by 24 points (74/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Crest and the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The HMD Crest has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Crest or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Crest or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (89/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the HMD Crest over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.