Ai+ Nova 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has better RAM than HMD Crest. In terms of display resolution, HMD Crest has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Ai+ Nova 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Ai+ Nova 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) | HMD Crest |
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.75 in | 6.67 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP Dual | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 9499 | Rs. 8999 |
The launch Date of the first phone is July 08, 2025. The cost of Ai+ Nova 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 9499. The launch Date of the second phone is July 25, 2024. The cost of HMD Crest is Rs. 8999.
HMD Crest has screen size of 6.67 inches which falls short to Ai+ Nova 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 6.75 inch screen. Ai+ Nova 5G (8GB 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.
Ai+ Nova 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to HMD Crest's lower 6 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
They both have the same 50 MP Dual 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 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 5 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 15 and the second one on 14 version.
| Name | Ai+ Nova 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) | HMD Crest |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | AINO88BLA5 | 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 | July 08, 2025 | July 25, 2024 |
| In The Box | Handset, 18W Charger, Type C (2A) Data Cable, TPU Case, Screen Protector Film, Sim Card Ejector | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.42 x 163.86 x 7.99 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | |
| Bezel less | No | No |
| Colors | Black, Blue, Green, Pink, Purple | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16.7M) | Color OLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.75 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% | |
| Brightness | Brightness: 450 Nits (Typical), 400 Nits (Minimum) | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 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 Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 510,000 (Total) (v10) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS, BEIDOU, GLONASS, GALILEO, AGPS | 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 | IP54 | IP52 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | 2 Years of Quarterly Security Updates | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Ultra Wide) | 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 | 5 MP ƒ/2 Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 50 MP Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p | 1080p |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v14 |
| Custom UI | NxtQuantum OS | |
| Chipset | Unisoc T8200 | Unisoc T760 |
| CPU | 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 | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 18W | Yes, 33W Fast Charging |