HMD Crest vs Sharp Aquos R9
The HMD Crest (2024) runs on the Unisoc T760, while the Sharp Aquos R9 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sharp Aquos R9 leads — 68/100 vs 50/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Sharp Aquos R9 is faster in AnTuTu (1,660,924 vs 628,581); the Sharp Aquos R9 has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Crest doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Crest
Sharp Aquos R9
What makes HMD Crest better?
- Overall rating 50/100
What makes Sharp Aquos R9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1660924 vs 628581
- Better Geekbench Single: 1860 vs 735
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5045 vs 2318
- Lighter: 195g vs 205g
- Higher performance (74/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (60/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Crest vs the Sharp Aquos R9, the Sharp Aquos R9 scores 18 points higher (68/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 leads (74/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 leads (60/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 notably outperforms the HMD Crest (74/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 notably outperforms the HMD Crest (60/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 and the HMD Crest are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Crest | Sharp Aquos R9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T760 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 628581 | 1660924 | |
| Geekbench Single | 735 | 1860 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2318 | 5045 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.5" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 240 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×76.4×8.4 mm | 156.0×75.0×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | — | $599 |
Camera comparison
HMD Crest
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Sharp Aquos R9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
HMD Crest
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Sharp Aquos R9
- 6.5" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 240 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Crest
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Sharp Aquos R9
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Crest and Sharp Aquos R9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sharp Aquos R9 leads HMD Crest by 62.2% 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 Sharp Aquos R9 notably outperforms the HMD Crest (74/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 notably outperforms the HMD Crest (60/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 and the HMD Crest are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Crest or the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Sharp Aquos R9 is noticeably better than the HMD Crest — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the HMD Crest and the Sharp Aquos R9?
The HMD Crest has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Sharp Aquos R9 — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Crest or the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Sharp Aquos R9 leads on camera score (60/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Crest or the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Sharp Aquos R9 leads on performance (74/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the HMD Crest over the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Sharp Aquos R9 is a better fit for active users.