HMD Crest Max vs HMD Pulse+
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
HMD Crest Max
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3category wins
HMD Pulse+
Price coming soon
2category wins
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
HMD Crest Max
Bigger battery
Even
Faster charging
HMD Crest Max
Higher-resolution camera
HMD Crest Max
Better display
HMD Pulse+
Lighter body
HMD Pulse+
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | HMD Crest Max | HMD Pulse+ |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.67 | 6.65 |
| Panel Type | OLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 2400 | 1612 |
| Resolution Width | 1080 | 720 |
| Refresh Rate | — | 90 |
| Peak Brightness | — | 600 |
| PPI | 395 | 265 |
| Screen-to-body | 85.8 | 86.8 |
Platform
| Spec | HMD Crest Max | HMD Pulse+ |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 3x Cortex-A76 & 4x Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (2x1.6 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G57 | Mali-G57 MP1 |
| Chipset Name | Unisoc T760 | Unisoc T606 |
| Process (nm) | 6 | 12 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 14 | 14 |
Benchmarks
Geekbench (Single-Core)
HMD Crest Max +94%Geekbench (Multi-Core)
HMD Crest Max +74%AnTuTu
HMD Crest Max +88%| Spec | HMD Crest Max | HMD Pulse+ |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | 735 | 378 |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | 2,318 | 1,335 |
| AnTuTu | 628,581 | 333,647 |
Memory
| Spec | HMD Crest Max | HMD Pulse+ |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | microSDXC |
| Variants | 256GB 8GB RAM | 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | HMD Crest Max | HMD Pulse+ |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash, HDR | LED flash, HDR |
| Count | 3 | 1 |
| Macro | 2 MP, (macro) | — |
| ultrawide | 5 MP, (ultrawide) | — |
| Wide | 64 MP, (wide) | 50 MP, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | HMD Crest Max | HMD Pulse+ |
|---|---|---|
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 50 MP | 8 MP |
Battery
| Spec | HMD Crest Max | HMD Pulse+ |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 5000 | 5000 |
| Wired Charging (W) | 33 | 10 |
Body
| Spec | HMD Crest Max | HMD Pulse+ |
|---|---|---|
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 163.9 | 163.2 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.4 | 8.5 |
| Weight (g) | 205 | 187 |
| Width (mm) | 76.4 | 75 |
Launch
| Spec | HMD Crest Max | HMD Pulse+ |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024, July 25 | 2024, April 24 |
| Status | Available. Released 2024, August 07 | Available. Released 2024, April 29 |
Network
| Spec | HMD Crest Max | HMD Pulse+ |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 41 | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40 |
| 5G Bands | 1, 3, 28, 40, 78 SA/NSA | — |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | HMD Crest Max | HMD Pulse+ |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5 | 5 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GALILEO | GPS, GALILEO |
| Radio | Unspecified | Unspecified |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | — | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | HMD Crest Max | HMD Pulse+ |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | HMD Crest Max | HMD Pulse+ |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both HMD Crest Max and HMD Pulse+ are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
HMD Crest Max posts a stronger benchmark score, useful for heavier games and multitasking on Algerian carriers' busier 4G networks.
HMD Crest Max reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 64 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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