HMD Crest vs Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
The HMD Crest (2024) runs on the Unisoc T760, while the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (2025) runs on the Dimensity 8350 Ultimate. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads — 65/100 vs 50/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,673,316 vs 628,581); the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Crest doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Crest
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
What makes HMD Crest better?
- Lighter: 205g vs 209g
- Better portability (51/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Tecno Pova 7 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1673316 vs 628581
- Better Geekbench Single: 1398 vs 735
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4313 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 70W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Crest vs the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra scores 15 points higher (65/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads (69/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads (72/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra notably outperforms the HMD Crest (69/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra and the HMD Crest are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra notably outperforms the HMD Crest (72/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Crest is a bit better (51/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Crest | Tecno Pova 7 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T760 | Dimensity 8350 Ultimate | |
| AnTuTu | 628581 | 1673316 | |
| Geekbench Single | 735 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2318 | 4313 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 70W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 30W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15 / HIOS 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×76.4×8.4 mm | 160.0×75.2×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | — | $300 |
Camera comparison
HMD Crest
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
HMD Crest
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Crest
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- Wireless: 30W
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Crest and Tecno Pova 7 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads HMD Crest by 62.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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HMD Crest
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra notably outperforms the HMD Crest (69/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra and the HMD Crest are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra notably outperforms the HMD Crest (72/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Crest is a bit better (51/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Crest or the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is noticeably better than the HMD Crest — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the HMD Crest and the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The HMD Crest has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra — 65/100.
Which is more powerful: the HMD Crest or the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads on performance (69/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the HMD Crest over the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a better fit for active users.