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HMD Crest Max 5G vs Redmi 15

HMD Crest Max 5G
38.6Inno Score
VS
Redmi 15

Xiaomi

Redmi 15
38.6Inno Score
24.9chipPerformance21.8
45Display50.5
39.5Camera29
47.8Battery66.7
46.7Features28
6 spec wins — HMD Crest Max 5G5 spec wins — Redmi 15

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: HMD Crest Max 5G scores 38.6 against 38.6 for Redmi 15. 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: 25 vs 22
  • Stronger camera score: 40 vs 29
  • Stronger features score: 47 vs 28
  • 525% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 8 MP
  • 28% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 50 MP

Reasons to pick the Redmi 15

  • Stronger display score: 51 vs 45
  • Stronger battery score: 67 vs 48
  • 60% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 90 Hz
  • 40% higher capacity: 7,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • Has NFC — the other doesn't

Display

Display comparison: HMD Crest Max 5G versus Redmi 15
SpecHMD Crest Max 5GRedmi 15
Screen size6.67 ″6.9 ″+3%
Panel typeOLEDIPS LCD
Resolution1080x24001080x2340
Pixel density395 ppi+6%374 ppi
Refresh rate90 Hz144 Hz+60%
Peak brightness—850 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: HMD Crest Max 5G versus Redmi 15
SpecHMD Crest Max 5GRedmi 15
ChipsetUnisoc T760Snapdragon 685
Geekbench 6 (single)—474Bottom 10%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—1,620Bottom 11%
Wild Life Extreme stability—99 %Top 36%
RAM (max)8 GB8 GB
Storage options256GB128/256GB
Storage type—UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: HMD Crest Max 5G versus Redmi 15
SpecHMD Crest Max 5GRedmi 15
Main camera64 MP+28%50 MP
Main aperture—f/1.8
Ultra-wide5 MP—
Max video—1080p@30fps
Front camera50 MP+525%8 MP
OIS—No

Battery

Battery comparison: HMD Crest Max 5G versus Redmi 15
SpecHMD Crest Max 5GRedmi 15
Capacity5,000 mAh7,000 mAh+40%
Wired charging33 W33 W

Design

Design comparison: HMD Crest Max 5G versus Redmi 15
SpecHMD Crest Max 5GRedmi 15
Weight205 g+4%214 g
Thickness8.4 mm8.4 mm
IP ratingIP52IP64
Frame materialPlasticPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: HMD Crest Max 5G versus Redmi 15
SpecHMD Crest Max 5GRedmi 15
5GYesNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.05.0
NFCNoYes
USBUSB-CUSB-C 2.0
eSIM—No

Software

Software comparison: HMD Crest Max 5G versus Redmi 15
SpecHMD Crest Max 5GRedmi 15
OS at launchAndroid 14Android 15 (HyperOS 2)
OS update pledge—2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: HMD Crest Max 5G versus Redmi 15
SpecHMD Crest Max 5GRedmi 15
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5mm jackYesNo

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