HMD Crest vs TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro
The HMD Crest (2024) runs on the Unisoc T760, while the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300. By overall MobileRank rating, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro leads — 51/100 vs 50/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 628,581); the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Crest doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Crest
TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro
What makes HMD Crest better?
- Lighter: 205g vs 208g
- Better display (81/100 vs 64/100)
What makes TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 628581
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 735
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (50/100 vs 46/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Crest vs the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro scores 1 points higher (51/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the HMD Crest notably outperforms the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro (81/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 40/100. In the "battery" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro and the HMD Crest are nearly equal (50/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro and the HMD Crest are nearly equal (55/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Crest | TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T760 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 628581 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 735 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2318 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 900 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×76.4×8.4 mm | 169.4×80.1×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Crest
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
HMD Crest
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Crest
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Crest and TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro leads HMD Crest by 28.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the HMD Crest notably outperforms the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro (81/100 vs 64/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 40/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro and the HMD Crest are nearly equal (50/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro and the HMD Crest are nearly equal (55/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Crest or the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro?
The TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro edges out the HMD Crest by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the HMD Crest and the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro?
The HMD Crest has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro — 51/100.
Which is more powerful: the HMD Crest or the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro?
The TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro leads on performance (55/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the HMD Crest over the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the HMD Crest (81/100 vs 64/100).