HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, has officially unveiled its latest budget smartphone, the HMD Crest 5G. Priced competitively at Rs. 14,499 the phone is self-repairable too, much like other HMD phones. Here’s a deeper dive into what the device brings to the table. The company previously launched the HMD Skyline globally and revived the Nokia 110 and renamed it as the HMD 110.
HMD Crest Specs
The HMD Crest features a 6.67 inch OLED display with a 20:9 aspect ratio and a pixel density of 395 ppi. The device also comes with an IP52 rating for water and dust resistance.
In terms of imaging, the HMD Crest features a dual camera setup consisting of a 50MP main camera followed by a 2MP depth sensor. On the front, the phone features a 50MP selfie camera backed by features like Selfie Gestures, Selfie Slow Motion, and AI Super Portrait.
Under the hood, the Crest is powered by a Unisoc T760 octa-core processor, coupled with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage, which can be expanded up to 256GB via microSD card. The device runs on Android 14 and offers additional vRAM for enhanced multitasking.
Connectivity options include 5G support, Bluetooth 5.0 for seamless wireless connections, and a 3.5mm headphone jack for those who prefer wired audio and is powered by a 5000mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging, ensuring users stay powered throughout the day.
Additionally the device features side-mounted fingerprint and face unlock for convenient and secure access. The box of contents include a 33W charger, a protective jelly case, essential documentation, and a USB Type-C cable.
Price, colours and availability
Available in one colour variant being Midnight Blue, the HMD Crest 5G is priced at Rs. 14,499 and can be purchased from the official HMD online store and all retail outlets across India.
