HMD Crest Max vs Lava Play Ultra 5G
Quick Comparison
HMD Crest Max has better RAM than Lava Play Ultra 5G. In terms of display resolution, HMD Crest Max has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Lava Play Ultra 5G which has resolution of 1920 x 1080. HMD Crest Max has more internal memory than Lava Play Ultra 5G
| Name | HMD Crest Max | Lava Play Ultra 5G |
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.67 in | 6.67 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 64 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple | 64 MP + 5 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 11999 | Rs. 12999 |
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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. 11999. The launch Date of the second phone is 20th August, 2025. The cost of Lava Play Ultra 5G is Rs. 12999.
Display comparison
HMD Crest Max has OLED Screen type where as Lava Play Ultra 5G has AMOLED Screen type. HMD's phone has display density of 395 PPI & Lava's phone has only 394 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Lava's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90.1% than HMD's phone ~ 86.8%. Both phones have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Memory comparison
HMD Crest Max's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Lava Play Ultra 5G's lower 6 GB RAM. HMD Crest Max has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Lava Play Ultra 5G (128 GB).
Camera comparison
They both have the same 64 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera. 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 Lava Play Ultra 5G's 13 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 | Lava Play Ultra 5G |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Crest Max | |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 2 years | |
| Security Updates | 3 years | |
| Release Date | July 25, 2024 | 20th August, 2025 |
| In The Box | 33W Fast Charger in Box | Handset, USB Type-C Cable, 33W Adapter, SIM Ejector Pin, Back Cover |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.35 x 162.15 x 7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | |
| Bezel less | No | Yes |
| Colors | Arctic Frost & Arctic Slate | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color OLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (16.7M) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 1920 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 395 PPI | ~ 394 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86.8% | ~ 90.1% |
| Brightness | 900 nits (HBM); 1000 nits (APL) | |
| Features | 100% DCI-P3 | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | Upto 6 GB Extra Virtual RAM |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 256 GB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), 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 | 5G : n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n40/n41/n77/n78 |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Vo5G | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Wifi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX Adaptive | Yes, v5.2, 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, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | No | |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 700,000 (Total) (v10) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO | GPS/Beidou/Glonass/QZSS/Galileo |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer (G-sensor), Ambient light sensor, e-Compass, Gyroscop | Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Proximity, Ambient Light, In-Display Fingerprint |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| AI Features | Gemini AI | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP52 | IP64 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | 2 Years of Quarterly Security Updates, OZO Audio | Vibration on call connection, Conference Call, Call recording, VoNR, ViNR, DSS, Carrier Aggregation supported |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 64 MP (Wide Angle) 5 MP (Ultra Wide) 2 MP (Macro) | 64 MP (Wide Angle) 5 MP (Macro) |
| Camera Sensor | Sony | Sony IMX682 |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR | Night mode, AI, HDR, Portrait, Beauty, Panorama, Slow Motion, Document, Time Lapse, Filters, 64MP, Pro-Mode, AR Sticker, QR Code, Pro Video, Google Lens, Dual View Video, Macro |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 50 MP Punch Hole | 13 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v14 | Android v15 |
| Chipset | Unisoc T760 | Mediatek Dimensity 7300 |
| CPU | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | |
| GPU | Mali-G615 MC2 | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE |
| Video | Yes | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Speaker Type | Dual Stereo | |
| Document Reader | Yes | |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 33W Fast Charging | Yes, 33W Fast Charging |
| Video Playback Time | 11 hours | |