HMD Crest Max 5G vs Redmi 15A 5G
Same price. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
Same price: both start at ₹16,499 in India, so this comes down to what you get for it.
- The Redmi 15A 5G has the bigger battery: 6,300 mAh against 5,000 mAh. The Crest Max 5G charges faster, though: 33W against 15W.
- Only the Crest Max 5G has an ultrawide camera.
Get the Crest Max 5G for faster charging and the ultrawide camera. Get the Redmi 15A 5G for the bigger battery.
Every spec, lined up
Spec score
Display
Performance
Camera
Battery
Build and connectivity
Availability
Versions and prices
- 8GB + 256GB₹16,499
- 4GB + 64GB₹16,499
- 4GB + 128GB₹18,499
- 6GB + 128GB₹20,499
Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.
Crest Max 5G vs Redmi 15A 5G, answered
In India, the HMD Crest Max 5G starts at ₹16,499 and the Redmi 15A 5G starts at ₹16,499.
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Which is cheaper, the Crest Max 5G or the Redmi 15A 5G?
Neither: both start at ₹16,499. The Redmi 15A 5G comes in 3 versions, up to ₹20,499.
Which has the bigger battery, the Crest Max 5G or the Redmi 15A 5G?
The Redmi 15A 5G, with 6,300 mAh to 5,000 mAh. For charging, the Crest Max 5G is quicker: 33W to 15W. 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 Crest Max 5G has a 6.67-inch OLED, the Redmi 15A 5G a 6.9-inch screen at 120Hz.
Which has the better camera?
On features, only the Crest Max 5G has an ultrawide camera. The main cameras are 64MP main on the Crest Max 5G and 32MP AI dual camera (f/2.0) on the Redmi 15A 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 Crest Max 5G runs the Unisoc T760, the Redmi 15A 5G the T8300.
Which is better protected against water?
Neither: both are rated IP52. Still, no phone is fully waterproof, so keep them out of the pool.
Which is lighter?
They weigh about the same: 205 g and 210 g.
