HMD Crest vs Vivo iQOO 16
The HMD Crest (2024) runs on the Unisoc T760, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 50/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 628,581); the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Crest doesn't; the HMD Crest is noticeably lighter (205g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Crest
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes HMD Crest better?
- Lighter: 205g vs 223g
- Better portability (51/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 628581
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 735
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Crest vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 39 points higher (89/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the HMD Crest (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the HMD Crest (99/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the HMD Crest (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the HMD Crest (90/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Crest is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Crest | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T760 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 628581 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 735 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2318 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×76.4×8.4 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
HMD Crest
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
HMD Crest
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Crest
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Crest and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads HMD Crest by 88.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
HMD Crest
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the HMD Crest (100/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the HMD Crest (99/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the HMD Crest (78/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the HMD Crest (90/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Crest is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Crest or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the HMD Crest by 39 points (89/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Crest and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The HMD Crest has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Crest or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Crest or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the HMD Crest over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.