The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Crest | XR21 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.0 | 5.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.4 | 4.7 |
| Camera | 2.4 | 5.1 |
| Connectivity | 6.0 | 7.5 |
| Battery & charging | 5.7 | 5.3 |
Which one is for you?
HMD Crest, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,800 mAh
- Display Technology
- OLED
- against IPS LCD
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
- Peak Display Brightness
- 600 nits
- against 550 nits
HMD XR21, if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 90 Hz
- Resistance Features
- IP68, IP69, IP69K, MIL-STD-810H
- against IP52
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Crest | XR21 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Unisoc T760 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | ARM Mali-G57 MP4 | Qualcomm Adreno 619 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB Best value | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 641,019 | 402,100 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 739 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 2,350 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with ARM Cortex-A76 and Cortex-A55 cores. | Octa-core CPU with 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold and 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | — |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Crest | XR21 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Black, Purple | Black |
| Body Thickness | 8.4 mm Best value | 10.5 mm |
| Body Width | 76.42 mm | 78.6 mm |
| Body Height | 163.9 mm | 168 mm |
| Weight | 205 g Best value | 231 g |
| Usable Surface | 85.8 % Best value | 77 % |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Glass, Plastic, Polycarbonate |
| Resistance Features | IP52 | IP68, IP69, IP69K, MIL-STD-810H Best value |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1.5 m |
Battery
| Specification | Crest | XR21 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh Best value | 4,800 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Po |
| Fast Charge Power | 33 W | 33 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Non-Removable |
Display
| Specification | Crest | XR21 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED Best value | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 600 nits Best value | 550 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.67″ Best value | 6.49″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 395 ppi | 406 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 180 Hz | — |
| Display Features | OLED, Hole-Punch Notch, Curved Glass, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | Gorilla Glass Victus, Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant |
Sensors
| Specification | Crest | XR21 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Crest | XR21 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Crest | XR21 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 14 | Android 13 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 14 Best value | 13 |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Crest | XR21 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B43, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, Wi-Fi 802.11ac |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.1 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX Adaptive |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB Type-C, NFC, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, eSIM, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | — | USB 2.0 |
Audio
| Specification | Crest | XR21 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | Stereo Speakers, aptX Adaptive, A2DP, LE Best value |
Technical
| Specification | Crest | XR21 |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | — | 599.99 € |
