HMD Crest vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The HMD Crest (2024) runs on the Unisoc T760, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads — 70/100 vs 50/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,294,871 vs 628,581); the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Crest doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Crest
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
What makes HMD Crest better?
- Better display (81/100 vs 80/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1294871 vs 628581
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 735
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 2318
- Faster charging: 65W 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 (52/100 vs 46/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Crest vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 20 points higher (70/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (68/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the HMD Crest (68/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the HMD Crest and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Crest (86/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra and the HMD Crest are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Crest | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 65W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 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
- 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
- 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
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Crest and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra 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 notably outperforms the HMD Crest (68/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the HMD Crest and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Crest (86/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra 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?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Crest by 20 points (70/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Crest and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The HMD Crest has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Crest or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Crest or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on performance (68/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the HMD Crest over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.