HMD Crest & Crest Max India Launch Date Officially Revealed

Mobile phone manufacturer Human Mobile Devices (HMD) is going to launch its first smartphone series called Crest in India on July 25. The HMD midrange is expected to include two models, Crest and Crest Max 5G. HMD has announced the launch in a post on X.

“Save the Date: July 25, 2024 The countdown begins! The HMD CREST smartphones are just around the corner. Don't miss the big reveal! #HMD #HumanMobileDevices #HMDCrest”, reads the post.

The HMD Crest smartphone has recently surfaced online on benchmarking platform Geekbench. According to the listing, it is likely to have 8 GB of RAM and the Android 14 operating system. The processor here will be powered by a Unisoc T760 chipset.

HMD has recently revealed that HMD Crest and Crest Max will be launched on July 25. The smartphones will be available for purchase online on the e-commerce platform Amazon. In the image shared by HMD, it displayed the back panel of the phone. The Crest series will be available with a glass-made back panel and a glossy finish.

HMD Crest Series Specifications and Features (Expected)

The Crest series will add the handy self-repair functionality seen in recent HMD smartphones. Self-repair functionality is seen in HMD Skyline smartphones. The brand has claimed that screen repairs in the Skyline require 65 percent fewer steps compared to its G22.

On the other hand, some media reports believe that the HMD Crest will be a rebranding of another device, the HMD Pulse, which was launched in Europe in April this year. The HMD Pulse is powered by an octa-core 12nm Unisoc T606 chipset and runs Android 14. The device is tipped to pack a 5,500mAh battery with support for 10W charging and a 6.65-inch LCD with a 90Hz refresh rate. . This device comes with a 13 MP rear camera and an 8 MP front camera.