HMD Crest Max vs Ai+ Nova 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)
Quick Comparison
Both HMD Crest Max and Ai+ Nova 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, HMD Crest Max has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Ai+ Nova 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 1600 x 720. HMD Crest Max has more internal memory than Ai+ Nova 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)
| Name | HMD Crest Max | Ai+ Nova 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.67 in | 6.75 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 64 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple | 50 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 11499 | Rs. 9999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is July 25, 2024. The cost of HMD Crest Max is Rs. 11499. The launch Date of the second phone is July 08, 2025. The cost of Ai+ Nova 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 9999.
Display comparison
Ai+ Nova 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has larger screen size of 6.75 inches in comparison to HMD Crest Max's 6.67 inch screen. HMD Crest Max has OLED Screen type where as Ai+ Nova 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has IPS Screen type. HMD's phone has display density of 395 PPI & Ai+'s phone has only 260 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, HMD's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 86.8% than Ai+'s phone ~ 81.3%. Both mobiles have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 8 GB RAM HMD Crest Max has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Ai+ Nova 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) (128 GB).
Camera comparison
HMD Crest Max's 64 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Ai+ Nova 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 50 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. HMD Crest Max 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.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 14 and the second one on 15 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | HMD Crest Max | Ai+ Nova 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Crest Max | AINO88BLA5 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | July 25, 2024 | July 08, 2025 |
| In The Box | 33W Fast Charger in Box | Handset, 18W Charger, Type C (2A) Data Cable, TPU Case, Screen Protector Film, Sim Card Ejector |
| Design | ||
| Bezel less | No | No |
| Colors | Black, Blue, Green, Pink, Purple | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color OLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS Screen (16.7M) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.75 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 395 PPI | ~ 260 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86.8% | ~ 81.3% |
| Brightness | Brightness: 450 Nits (Typical), 400 Nits (Minimum) | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS | |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 256 GB | Yes, upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | n1, n3, n40, n28 and n78 | n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n41/n77/n78 |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 GHz |5 GHz) |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX Adaptive | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 510,000 (Total) (v10) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO | GPS, BEIDOU, GLONASS, GALILEO, AGPS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer (G-sensor), Ambient light sensor, e-Compass, Gyroscop | Accelerometer (G Sensor), Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP52 | IP54 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | 2 Years of Quarterly Security Updates, OZO Audio | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 64 MP (Wide Angle) 5 MP (Ultra Wide) 2 MP (Macro) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Ultra Wide) |
| Camera Sensor | Sony | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR | Film, Slow Motion, Timelapse, UHD, Gif, Beauty, HDR, Night, Portrait, AI, Pro, Panorama, Filters, Intelligent Scanning |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 50 MP Punch Hole | 5 MP ƒ/2 Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p | 1080p |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v14 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | NxtQuantum OS | |
| Chipset | Unisoc T760 | Unisoc T8200 |
| CPU | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 33W Fast Charging | Yes, 18W |