Both Ai+ Nova 2 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) and HMD Crest comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, HMD Crest has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Ai+ Nova 2 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Ai+ Nova 2 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) | HMD Crest |
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.74 in | 6.67 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 10999 | Rs. 10416 |
The launch Date of the first phone is April 09, 2026. The cost of Ai+ Nova 2 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 10999. The launch Date of the second phone is July 25, 2024. The cost of HMD Crest is Rs. 10416.
HMD Crest has screen size of 6.67 inches which falls short to Ai+ Nova 2 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 6.74 inch screen. Ai+ Nova 2 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has IPS Screen type where as HMD Crest has OLED Screen type. HMD's phone has display density of 395 PPI & Ai+'s phone has only 260 PPI display density. Both mobiles have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Both phones come with 6 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
They both have the same 50 MP Rear Camera. HMD Crest will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 50 MP Front Camera in comparison to Ai+ Nova 2 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 8 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 16 and the second one on 14 version.
| Name | Ai+ Nova 2 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) | HMD Crest |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | AIN268BLA5, Nova 2 5G | Crest |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | April 09, 2026 | July 25, 2024 |
| In The Box | 1 x Handset, 1 x 10W Charger, 1 x Type C 2A Data Cable, 1 x TPU Case, 1 x Screen Protector Film, 1 x Sim Card Ejector | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.42 x 163.86 x 7.99 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | |
| Bezel less | No | No |
| Colors | Black | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16.7M) | Color OLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.74 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 260 PPI | ~ 395 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 81.3% | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 6 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS | |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 1 TB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 256 GB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n41/n77/n78 | n1, n3, n40, n28 and n78 |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 GHz |5 GHz) | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX Adaptive |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer (G sensor) Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP64 | IP52 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | 2 Years of Quarterly Security Updates | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP | 50 MP (Wide Angle) 2 MP (Depth Sensor) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Film, Slow Motion, Timelapse, UHD, Gif, Beauty, HDR, Night, Portrait, AI, Pro, Panorama, Filters, Intelligent Scanning | Selfie Gestures, Selfie Slow Motion, Tripod Mode, FlashShot, AI HDR, Tone Control, Night selfie, AI Super Portrait, Super Night |
| Video Recording | 1080p | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP Punch Hole | 50 MP Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p | 1080p |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v14 |
| Custom UI | NxtQuantum OS | |
| Chipset | Unisoc T8200 | Unisoc T760 |
| CPU | 2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| GPU | Mali-G57 | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 18W | Yes, 33W Fast Charging |