HMD Crest

HMD Crest in Kenya

HMD Crest price in Kenya is Ksh. 17,575 (approx). This budget-friendly smartphone features a 6.67″ OLED display with 1080×2400 resolution, powered by Unisoc T760 chipset. It boasts dual 50MP cameras (main + depth sensor) and a 50MP selfie camera, paired with a user-replaceable 5000mAh battery.

The device runs Android 14 out-of-the-box, offering 128GB storage with 6GB RAM. Notable features include DIY repair capabilities, dual SIM support, and dust/splash resistance. It maintains a slim profile at 8.4mm thickness despite the large battery capacity.

Unique Selling Points

• Large 6.67″ OLED display
• User-replaceable 5000mAh battery
• Dual 50MP camera system
• DIY repair capability
• 3.5mm headphone jack

HMD Crest Features, Specification and Price in Kenya

Detailed Product Description

Network & Connectivity

Supports 5G, 4G LTE, and dual-band Wi-Fi. Features Bluetooth 5.0 but lacks NFC for contactless payments.

Design

Slim 8.4mm aluminum body with dual nano-SIM slot (shared microSD). Dust/splash resistant construction with DIY repair support.

Display

6.67″ OLED panel with 395ppi density, 20:9 aspect ratio, and 85.8% screen-to-body ratio.

Performance

Unisoc T760 octa-core processor (6nm) with Mali-G57 GPU, suitable for daily tasks and light gaming.

Camera System

50MP main camera with depth sensor for portrait shots. 50MP front camera supports basic video recording.

Battery

5000mAh user-replaceable battery with 33W fast charging via USB-C.

What’s in the Package

• HMD Crest device
• 33W USB-C charger
• USB Type-C cable
• SIM eject tool
• Quick start guide

Pros and Cons

Pros:

• Large OLED display
• Removable battery
• 3.5mm audio jack
• Budget pricing

Cons:

• No NFC support
• Basic 2MP depth sensor
• Limited 6GB RAM
• No 4K video recording

Alternative Smartphones

1. Tecno Spark 20 Pro+ – 120Hz display
2. Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 – Snapdragon 685
3. Infinix Note 40 – 45W fast charging
4. Samsung Galaxy A05s – Better brand support