Samsung Galaxy F08 LTE vs HMD Crest Max 5G
₹500 apart. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
The Crest Max 5G starts ₹500 lower: ₹16,499 against ₹16,999 for the Galaxy F08 LTE.
- The Galaxy F08 LTE has the bigger battery: 6,000 mAh against 5,000 mAh.
- The Crest Max 5G has the better screen on paper: sharper (FHD+ against HD+).
- Only the Crest Max 5G has an ultrawide camera; the Galaxy F08 LTE backs its main camera with a 2MP depth sensor.
- The Galaxy F08 LTE is better sealed against dust and water: IP64 against IP52.
- The Galaxy F08 LTE is the slimmer phone: 8 mm against 8.4 mm.
Get the Galaxy F08 LTE for the bigger battery, better water protection and the slimmer body. Get the Crest Max 5G for the sharper screen and the ultrawide camera.
Every spec, lined up
Spec score
Display
Performance
Camera
Battery
Build and connectivity
Availability
Versions and prices
- 4GB + 64GB₹16,999
- 8GB + 256GB₹16,499
Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.
Galaxy F08 LTE vs Crest Max 5G, answered
In India, the Samsung Galaxy F08 LTE starts at ₹16,999 and the HMD Crest Max 5G starts at ₹16,499.
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Which is cheaper, the Galaxy F08 LTE or the Crest Max 5G?
The Crest Max 5G, by ₹500. Starting prices: ₹16,499 for the Crest Max 5G, ₹16,999 for the Galaxy F08 LTE.
Which has the bigger battery, the Galaxy F08 LTE or the Crest Max 5G?
The Galaxy F08 LTE, with 6,000 mAh to 5,000 mAh. Charging is close too: 25W and 33W. Battery life also depends on the chip and the software, so treat these as a starting point.
Which has the better display?
On paper they are close. The Galaxy F08 LTE has a 6.7-inch PLS LCD at 90Hz, the Crest Max 5G a 6.67-inch OLED.
Which has the better camera?
On features, only the Crest Max 5G has an ultrawide camera. The main cameras are 50MP main (f/1.8) on the Galaxy F08 LTE and 64MP main on the Crest Max 5G. A spec sheet can't show how the photos look, so read a review before you decide on the camera alone.
Which processors do they use?
The Galaxy F08 LTE runs the Helio G99+, the Crest Max 5G the Unisoc T760.
Which is better protected against water?
The Galaxy F08 LTE, rated IP64 to the Crest Max 5G's IP52. Still, no phone is fully waterproof, so keep them out of the pool.
Which is lighter?
They weigh about the same: 197 g and 205 g.
Do both support 5G?
No. Only the Crest Max 5G works on 5G networks; the Galaxy F08 LTE is a 4G phone.
