HMD Crest vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
The HMD Crest (2024) runs on the Unisoc T760, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads — 71/100 vs 50/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is faster in AnTuTu (1,294,871 vs 628,581); the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Crest doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Crest
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
What makes HMD Crest better?
- Better display (81/100 vs 80/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1294871 vs 628581
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 735
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 2318
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 204g vs 205g
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 46/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Crest vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition scores 21 points higher (71/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (68/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (86/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (56/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition notably outperforms the HMD Crest (68/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the HMD Crest and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the HMD Crest (86/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition and the HMD Crest are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Crest | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T760 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 628581 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 735 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2318 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 18GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×76.4×8.4 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Crest
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
HMD Crest
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Crest
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Crest and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads HMD Crest by 51.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition notably outperforms the HMD Crest (68/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the HMD Crest and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the HMD Crest (86/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition and the HMD Crest are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Crest or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the HMD Crest by 21 points (71/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Crest and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The HMD Crest has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Crest or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads on camera score (86/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Crest or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads on performance (68/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the HMD Crest over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.