HMD Global has recently released the Crest 5G smartphone in the Philippines, offering a range of impressive features for its price.
HMD Crest 5G
The HMD Crest 5G features a stylish and sleek design that feels premium and comfortable to hold in your hand. It’s equipped with a 6.67-inch OLED display that offers FHD+ resolution, delivering sharp, vibrant visuals. This makes it an excellent choice for watching movies and videos, as you’ll enjoy clear, detailed images with rich colors for an enhanced viewing experience.
The HMD Crest 5G is also built with IP52 dust and water resistance, so you can use it anywhere without worrying about dust or water splashes.Â
One of the standout features of this budget-friendly phone is its camera. The front camera, located in a small punch hole at the top center, has a 50MP sensor, which means you can take high-quality selfies. It also includes AI Super Portrait and Night Selfie modes for better photos in any lighting. On the back, the phone has a dual-camera setup with a 50MP main camera and a 2MP secondary lens for more precise shots.
HMD Crest 5G is powered by a 2.2GHz UNISOC T760 octa-core processor, making it 5G-ready for fast connectivity. It also features Mali-G57 MP4 graphics, ensuring smooth visuals and gaming performance. With an impressive AnTuTu score of over 510,000, it offers strong overall performance for everyday use and multitasking.
The smartphone offers a generous 8GB of RAM, which can be expanded to 16GB of virtual RAM, and 256GB of storage that can be expanded further. This makes it a great choice for storing all your photos, apps, and videos without spending lots of money. Its battery is equally impressive, featuring a 5000mAh capacity that can last for a long time, with up to 800 charging cycles. Plus, it comes with a 33W fast charger and a USB-C port for quicker charging.
The HMD Crest 5G is designed for easy self-repair, meaning you can fix it yourself at home. You can replace the battery, swap out a broken charging port, or even change the display with just a toolkit and a simple tutorial.

HMD Crest 5G Other Specs
- Display: 6.67-inch OLED screen w/ FHD+ 2400 x 1080 resolution at 395 ppi
- Back Camera: 50 MP + 2 MP Depth + LED flash
- Selfie Camera: 50 MP
- CPU: 2.2GHz UNISOC T760 octa-core processor
- GPU: Mali-G57 MP4
- RAM: 8GB
- ROM: 256 GB, expandable via a microSD card slot up to 256 GB
- Battery: 5,000mAh w/ 33W fast charging
- OS: Android 14
- Connectivity: WiFi 802.11ac, 5G, 4G, Bluetooth 5.0, OTG, GPS, A-GPS, Galileo, dual SIMÂ
- Sensors: Accelerometer, light, e-compass
- Others: Side-mounted fingerprint sensor, IP52 dust and water splash resistance, 2x microphones, OZO Audio, USB-C
- Colors: Midnight Blue, Lush Lilac, Royal Pink
- Dimensions: 163.86 x 74.42 x 8.41 mm
- Weight: 205 g
- Price: PHP 7,999
Price and Availability
- HMD Crest 5G | PHP 7,999
For more information about the HMD Crest 5G, you can visit their official website.