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HMD Crest Max 5G vs Realme 16x 5G

HMD Crest Max 5G
40.9Inno Score
VS
Realme 16x 5G
40.9Inno Score
32.4chipPerformancechip24.2
45Display49.9
39.5Camera29
47.8Battery71.3
46.7Features36
7 spec wins — HMD Crest Max 5G4 spec wins — Realme 16x 5G

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: HMD Crest Max 5G scores 40.9 against 40.9 for Realme 16x 5G. Pick by the categories that matter to you — HMD Crest Max 5G edges ahead in features and camera, or by price.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the HMD Crest Max 5G

  • Stronger performance score: 32 vs 24
  • Stronger camera score: 40 vs 29
  • Stronger features score: 47 vs 36
  • 525% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 8 MP
  • 56% higher Pixel density: 395 ppi vs 254 ppi

Reasons to pick the Realme 16x 5G

  • Stronger display score: 50 vs 45
  • Stronger battery score: 71 vs 48
  • 60% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 90 Hz
  • 40% higher capacity: 7,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • 36% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 33 W

Display

Display comparison: HMD Crest Max 5G versus Realme 16x 5G
SpecHMD Crest Max 5GRealme 16x 5G
Screen size6.67 ″6.81 ″+2%
Panel typeOLEDIPS LCD
Resolution1080x2400720x1570
Pixel density395 ppi+56%254 ppi
Refresh rate90 Hz144 Hz+60%
Peak brightness—1,200 nits
Screen-to-body—87.1 %

Performance

Performance comparison: HMD Crest Max 5G versus Realme 16x 5G
SpecHMD Crest Max 5GRealme 16x 5G
ChipsetUnisoc T760MediaTek Dimensity 6300
RAM (max)8 GB+33%6 GB
Storage options256GB128/256GB
Storage type—UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: HMD Crest Max 5G versus Realme 16x 5G
SpecHMD Crest Max 5GRealme 16x 5G
Main camera64 MP+28%50 MP
Main aperture—f/1.8
Ultra-wide5 MP—
Max video—1080p@60fps
Front camera50 MP+525%8 MP

Battery

Battery comparison: HMD Crest Max 5G versus Realme 16x 5G
SpecHMD Crest Max 5GRealme 16x 5G
Capacity5,000 mAh7,000 mAh+40%
Wired charging33 W45 W+36%

Design

Design comparison: HMD Crest Max 5G versus Realme 16x 5G
SpecHMD Crest Max 5GRealme 16x 5G
Weight205 g+6%217 g
Thickness8.4 mm+4%8.8 mm
IP ratingIP52IP65
Frame materialPlasticPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: HMD Crest Max 5G versus Realme 16x 5G
SpecHMD Crest Max 5GRealme 16x 5G
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.05.3
NFCNoNo
USBUSB-CUSB Type-C

Software

Software comparison: HMD Crest Max 5G versus Realme 16x 5G
SpecHMD Crest Max 5GRealme 16x 5G
OS at launchAndroid 14Android 16
OS update pledge—2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: HMD Crest Max 5G versus Realme 16x 5G
SpecHMD Crest Max 5GRealme 16x 5G
Stereo speakersNo—
3.5mm jackYesNo

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