HMD Crest Max vs Lava Storm Play 5G
Quick Comparison
HMD Crest Max has better RAM than Lava Storm Play 5G. In terms of display resolution, HMD Crest Max has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Lava Storm Play 5G which has resolution of 1600 x 720. HMD Crest Max has more internal memory than Lava Storm Play 5G
| Name | HMD Crest Max | Lava Storm Play 5G |
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 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 + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 11495 | 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. 11495. The launch Date of the second phone is June 13, 2025. The cost of Lava Storm Play 5G is Rs. 9999.
Display comparison
Lava Storm Play 5G 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 Lava Storm Play 5G has IPS Screen type. HMD's phone has display density of 395 PPI & Lava's phone has only 260 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Lava's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90.4% than HMD's phone ~ 86.8%.
Memory comparison
HMD Crest Max's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Lava Storm Play 5G's lower 6 GB RAM. HMD Crest Max has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Lava Storm Play 5G (128 GB).
Camera comparison
HMD Crest Max's 64 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Lava Storm Play 5G's 50 MP + 2 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 Lava Storm Play 5G's 8 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 Storm Play 5G |
| General | ||
| Model | Crest Max | |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | July 25, 2024 | June 13, 2025 |
| In The Box | 33W Fast Charger in Box | Handset, USB Type-C Cable, 18W Adapter, SIM Ejector Pin, Back Cover |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 78.1 x 168.75 x 8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | |
| Bezel less | No | No |
| Colors | Frosty Blue, Dune Titanium | |
| 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 | |
| PPI | ~ 395 PPI | ~ 260 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86.8% | ~ 90.4% |
| Brightness | Standard Maximum Brightness: 600(Typical), Maximum Brightness Under Sunlight: 750(Typical) | |
| Features | 84% NTSC | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 | |
| 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, 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/n2/n3/n5/n8/n28/n38/n40/n41/n66/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 |
| 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 |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 500,000 (Total) (v10) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO | Yes (GPS/Beidou/Glonass/QZSS/Galileo) |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer (G-sensor), Ambient light sensor, e-Compass, Gyroscop | Accelerometer, Proximity, Gyroscope, Magnetometer, Ambient Light, Fingerprint |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | 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) | 50 MP + 2 MP |
| Camera Sensor | Sony | Sony IMX752 |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR | Night Mode, HDR, Film, Portrait, Beauty, Document Correction, Group photo, Dual-Viee Video, AI Emoji, GIF, Pro Video, Sports, Pro-Mode, Panorama, UHD, Slow Motion, Time Lapse, Intelligent Scanning, Macro, Filters |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1440p @ 30 fps QHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 50 MP Punch Hole | 8 MP Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v14 | Android v15 |
| Chipset | Unisoc T760 | Mediatek Dimensity 7060 |
| CPU | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.6 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| GPU | IMG BXM-8-256 | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 33W Fast Charging | Yes, 18W |
| StandBy Time | 19 days | |
| Talk Time | 31 hours | |