HMD Crest vs Tecno Spark 8C
The HMD Crest (2024) runs on the Unisoc T760, while the Tecno Spark 8C (2022) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A. By overall MobileRank rating, the HMD Crest leads — 50/100 vs 24/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the HMD Crest is faster in AnTuTu (628,581 vs 153,667); the Tecno Spark 8C has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Crest doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Crest
Tecno Spark 8C
What makes HMD Crest better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 628581 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 735 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2318 vs 846
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Tecno Spark 8C better?
- Lighter: 191g vs 205g
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 46/100)
- Better portability (53/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Crest vs the Tecno Spark 8C, the HMD Crest scores 26 points higher (50/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the HMD Crest leads (46/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Crest leads (40/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 8C leads (66/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the HMD Crest significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 8C (46/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the HMD Crest significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 8C (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Crest significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 8C (40/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 8C notably outperforms the HMD Crest (66/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 8C and the HMD Crest are nearly equal (53/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Crest | Tecno Spark 8C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T760 | Unisoc SC9863A | |
| AnTuTu | 628581 | 153667 | |
| Geekbench Single | 735 | 205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2318 | 846 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 11 (Go edition), HiOS 7.6 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×76.4×8.4 mm | 164.6×76.0×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $100 |
Camera comparison
HMD Crest
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Tecno Spark 8C
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
HMD Crest
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Tecno Spark 8C
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Crest
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Spark 8C
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Crest and Tecno Spark 8C, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
HMD Crest leads Tecno Spark 8C by 309.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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HMD Crest
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performance
In the "performance" category, the HMD Crest significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 8C (46/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the HMD Crest significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 8C (81/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the HMD Crest significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 8C (40/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 8C notably outperforms the HMD Crest (66/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 8C and the HMD Crest are nearly equal (53/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Crest or the Tecno Spark 8C?
The HMD Crest significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 8C by 26 points (50/100 vs 24/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Crest and the Tecno Spark 8C?
The HMD Crest has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Tecno Spark 8C — 24/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Crest or the Tecno Spark 8C?
The HMD Crest leads on camera score (40/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Crest or the Tecno Spark 8C?
The HMD Crest leads on performance (46/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the HMD Crest over the Tecno Spark 8C?
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 32/100).