HMD Crest vs ZTE Axon 30S
The HMD Crest (2024) runs on the Unisoc T760, while the ZTE Axon 30S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 30S leads — 54/100 vs 50/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the HMD Crest has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 30S is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 628,581); the ZTE Axon 30S has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Crest doesn't; the ZTE Axon 30S is noticeably lighter (189g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Crest
ZTE Axon 30S
What makes HMD Crest better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 79/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 628581
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 735
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 2318
- Faster charging: 55W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 189g vs 205g
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Crest vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the ZTE Axon 30S scores 4 points higher (54/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S leads (61/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Crest leads (46/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the HMD Crest (61/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the HMD Crest and the ZTE Axon 30S are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S and the HMD Crest are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Crest is a bit better (46/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the HMD Crest (67/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Crest | ZTE Axon 30S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T760 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 628581 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 735 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2318 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 55W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×76.4×8.4 mm | 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Crest
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 30S
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
HMD Crest
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Axon 30S
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Crest
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 30S
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Crest and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 30S leads HMD Crest by 37.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the HMD Crest (61/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the HMD Crest and the ZTE Axon 30S are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S and the HMD Crest are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the HMD Crest is a bit better (46/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the HMD Crest (67/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Crest or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S edges out the HMD Crest by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the HMD Crest and the ZTE Axon 30S?
The HMD Crest has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.
Which is more powerful: the HMD Crest or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S leads on performance (61/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the HMD Crest over the ZTE Axon 30S?
The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.