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HMD Crest Max 5G vs HMD XR21

HMD Crest Max 5G
37.7Inno Score
VS
HMD XR21
37.7Inno Score
21.8chipPerformancechip23.6
45Display40.7
39.5Camera32.3
47.8Battery46
46.7Features68
6 spec wins — HMD Crest Max 5G5 spec wins — HMD XR21

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: HMD Crest Max 5G scores 37.7 against 37.7 for HMD XR21. Pick by the categories that matter to you — HMD Crest Max 5G edges ahead in camera and display, or by price.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the HMD Crest Max 5G

  • Stronger display score: 45 vs 41
  • Stronger camera score: 40 vs 32
  • 213% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 16 MP
  • 33% higher RAM (max): 8 GB vs 6 GB
  • 20% lower thickness: 8.4 mm vs 10.5 mm

Reasons to pick the HMD XR21

  • Stronger features score: 68 vs 47
  • 60% higher ultra-wide: 8 MP vs 5 MP
  • 33% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 90 Hz
  • Has NFC — the other doesn't
  • Has Stereo speakers — the other doesn't

Display

Display comparison: HMD Crest Max 5G versus HMD XR21
SpecHMD Crest Max 5GHMD XR21
Screen size6.67 ″+3%6.49 ″
Panel typeOLEDIPS LCD
Resolution1080x24001080x2400
Pixel density395 ppi406 ppi+3%
Refresh rate90 Hz120 Hz+33%
Peak brightness—550 nits
Screen-to-body—77 %

Performance

Performance comparison: HMD Crest Max 5G versus HMD XR21
SpecHMD Crest Max 5GHMD XR21
ChipsetUnisoc T760Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
RAM (max)8 GB+33%6 GB
Storage options256GB128GB

Camera

Camera comparison: HMD Crest Max 5G versus HMD XR21
SpecHMD Crest Max 5GHMD XR21
Main camera64 MP64 MP
Main aperture—f/1.8
Ultra-wide5 MP8 MP+60%
Max video—1080p@30fps
Front camera50 MP+213%16 MP

Battery

Battery comparison: HMD Crest Max 5G versus HMD XR21
SpecHMD Crest Max 5GHMD XR21
Capacity5,000 mAh+4%4,800 mAh
Wired charging33 W33 W

Design

Design comparison: HMD Crest Max 5G versus HMD XR21
SpecHMD Crest Max 5GHMD XR21
Weight205 g+11%231 g
Thickness8.4 mm+20%10.5 mm
IP ratingIP52IP68/IP69K
Frame materialPlastic—

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: HMD Crest Max 5G versus HMD XR21
SpecHMD Crest Max 5GHMD XR21
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.05.1
NFCNoYes
USBUSB-CUSB-C
eSIM—Yes

Software

Software comparison: HMD Crest Max 5G versus HMD XR21
SpecHMD Crest Max 5GHMD XR21
OS at launchAndroid 14Android 13
OS update pledge—2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: HMD Crest Max 5G versus HMD XR21
SpecHMD Crest Max 5GHMD XR21
Stereo speakersNoYes
3.5mm jackYesYes

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