HMD Crest vs Sharp Aquos R8s Pro
The HMD Crest (2024) runs on the Unisoc T760, while the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro leads — 58/100 vs 50/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 47 MP; the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,757,044 vs 628,581); the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Crest doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Crest
Sharp Aquos R8s Pro
What makes HMD Crest better?
- Faster charging: 33W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 47MP
- Better camera (40/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Sharp Aquos R8s Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1757044 vs 628581
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 735
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 2318
- Lighter: 203g vs 205g
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Crest vs the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro, the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro scores 8 points higher (58/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro leads (76/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Crest leads (40/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Crest (76/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro and the HMD Crest are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Crest is a bit better (40/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Crest and the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro are nearly equal (46/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Crest is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Crest | Sharp Aquos R8s Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T760 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 628581 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 735 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2318 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.6" LTPO IGZO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1260x2730 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 27W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 47 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×76.4×8.4 mm | 161.0×77.0×9.3 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Crest
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Sharp Aquos R8s Pro
- Main: 47MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
HMD Crest
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Sharp Aquos R8s Pro
- 6.6" LTPO IGZO OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2730
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Crest
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Sharp Aquos R8s Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Crest and Sharp Aquos R8s Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sharp Aquos R8s Pro leads HMD Crest by 64.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Crest (76/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro and the HMD Crest are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the HMD Crest is a bit better (40/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the HMD Crest and the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro are nearly equal (46/100 vs 44/100).
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 Sharp Aquos R8s Pro?
The Sharp Aquos R8s Pro edges out the HMD Crest by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the HMD Crest and the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro?
The HMD Crest has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Crest or the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro?
The HMD Crest leads on camera score (40/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Crest or the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro?
The Sharp Aquos R8s Pro leads on performance (76/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the HMD Crest over the Sharp Aquos R8s Pro?
The Sharp Aquos R8s Pro is a better fit for active users.