HMD has officially launched its smartphones in the Indian market. The Finnish company has introduced two new models – the HMD Crest and HMD Crest Max. Both devices are budget-friendly, priced under Rs 17,000. They share similar designs and specifications, with only a few differences. Here’s a detailed look at what these phones offer straight out of the box.
HMD Crest, Crest Max Specifications
The HMD Crest and Crest Max feature a 6.67-inch OLED display with FHD+ resolution, a 90Hz refresh rate, and a center-aligned punch-hole cutout. Both models include a side-mounted fingerprint scanner integrated into the power button and a square camera module with a glossy finish on the rear.
In terms of cameras, the HMD Crest is equipped with a 50MP main sensor and a 2MP depth unit on the back. The HMD Crest Max, on the other hand, boasts an enhanced triple camera setup consisting of a 64MP main lens, a 5MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 2MP depth unit. Both devices sport a 50MP front-facing selfie camera. Features such as night selfies, AI portraits, flash shots, and more are available.
Under the hood, the HMD Crest is powered by a Unisoc T760 chipset coupled with 6GB RAM, while the Crest Max comes with 8GB RAM. The Crest offers 128GB of storage, whereas the Crest Max provides up to 256GB. Both smartphones are powered by a 5,000mAh battery with 33W fast charging support. HMD claims that the new devices come with Repairability 1.0, making it easier to replace components like the back panel, battery, display, and charging port, thus extending the device's lifespan. On the software front, the phones run on Android 14 and are guaranteed to receive 2 years of OS updates.
Pricing and Availability
The HMD Crest is priced at Rs 14,999, while the Crest Max costs Rs 16,499. Both models are available in Purple and Red colors. Additionally, the Crest is offered in Blue, and the Crest Max comes in Green. As part of the launch offer, the Crest will be available at Rs 12,999, and the Crest Max at Rs 14,999. The smartphones will be available for purchase during Amazon's Great India Freedom sale next month.
