HMD Crest vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The HMD Crest (2024) runs on the Unisoc T760, while the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads — 65/100 vs 50/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the HMD Crest has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,135,878 vs 628,581); the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Crest doesn't; the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is noticeably lighter (188g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Crest
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
What makes HMD Crest better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 41/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1135878 vs 628581
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 735
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 2318
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 188g vs 205g
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Crest vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G scores 15 points higher (65/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (64/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (71/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the HMD Crest (64/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the HMD Crest (71/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Crest is a bit better (46/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the HMD Crest (67/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Crest | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T760 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 628581 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 735 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2318 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.7" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×76.4×8.4 mm | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Crest
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
HMD Crest
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Crest
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Crest and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads HMD Crest by 44.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the HMD Crest (64/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the HMD Crest (71/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the HMD Crest is a bit better (46/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the HMD Crest (67/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Crest or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is noticeably better than the HMD Crest — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the HMD Crest and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The HMD Crest has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Crest or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (71/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Crest or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on performance (64/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the HMD Crest over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.