HMD Crest vs ZTE Axon 40
The HMD Crest (2024) runs on the Unisoc T760, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 leads — 58/100 vs 50/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 628,581); the ZTE Axon 40 has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Crest doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Crest
ZTE Axon 40
What makes HMD Crest better?
- Better display (81/100 vs 73/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 628581
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 735
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 2318
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 200g vs 205g
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (51/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 46/100)
- Better portability (53/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Crest vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 8 points higher (58/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (61/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (51/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the HMD Crest (61/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the HMD Crest is a bit better (81/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (51/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 and the HMD Crest are nearly equal (53/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Crest | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T760 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 628581 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 735 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2318 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×76.4×8.4 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Crest
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
HMD Crest
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Crest
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Crest and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 leads HMD Crest by 37.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the HMD Crest (61/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the HMD Crest is a bit better (81/100 vs 73/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (51/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 and the HMD Crest are nearly equal (53/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Crest or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 edges out the HMD Crest by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the HMD Crest and the ZTE Axon 40?
The HMD Crest has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Crest or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Crest or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on performance (61/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the HMD Crest over the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.