Nokia HMD Crest
How long will it last?
Our estimateSupported until August 2026 · Buy-by August 2024
Apple doesn't publish an end date, but iPhones have a consistent ~2-year update track record — on that basis the HMD Crest should be supported until around August 2026. Buying it today still gets you about 0.1 years of safe use (Apple's written legal minimum is 5 years).
Source: HMD/Nokia's official policy · last verified 2026-06-13 · how we compute this
TrueCost
Street price ÷ months of safe use remaining — the number that makes cheap short-lived phones expensive, and well-supported ones cheap.
1219% above the under-$300 median ($6.74/mo, dying phones excluded)
Our verdict
A budget 5G phone that punches above its price with an OLED screen and 33W charging, despite a modest Unisoc chipset.
Pros
- Crisp FHD+ OLED display rare at this price
- Fast 33W charging with a 5000mAh battery
- Dual 50MP cameras and a headphone jack
Cons
- Unisoc T760 is only entry-to-midrange
- 60Hz panel and IP54 splash resistance only
- Short two-year update commitment
Full specifications
Display
💡 Bigger numbers = smoother scrolling (Hz) and easier outdoor reading (nits).
| Screen | 6.67-inch OLED, 2400x1080 (FHD+), 60Hz |
Performance
💡 The phone's brain — it decides speed today and how well it ages.
| Chipset | Unisoc T760 |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB |
Cameras
💡 Megapixels aren't everything — lens variety matters more day-to-day.
| main | 50MP |
| front | 50MP |
Battery & charging
💡 Capacity in mAh — bigger usually means longer between charges.
| Battery | 5,000 mAh |
| Charging | 33W wired |
Build
💡 Size, weight, and the materials between your phone and the floor.
| Dimensions | 165.7 × 76 × 8.4 mm |
| Weight | 195 g |
| Materials | glass front, plastic back and frame |
| Water resistance | IP54 |
Software & connectivity
💡 The software it ships with, and how far it can upgrade.
| Software | Android 14 at launch |
| Connectivity | 5G, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C, 3.5mm jack |
| Update policy | ~2 years of updates (our estimate from Nokia's track record — written minimum is 5 years) |
Better-value alternatives
Similar price, lower cost per month of safe ownership.
Frequently asked questions
Does the HMD Crest have an OLED screen?
Yes, it features a 6.67-inch FHD+ OLED panel, though it runs at a standard 60Hz refresh rate.
Is the HMD Crest a 5G phone?
Yes, it uses the Unisoc T760 chipset which supports sub-6GHz 5G.
How fast does the HMD Crest charge?
It supports 33W wired charging for its 5000mAh battery, fast for a phone in this price range.
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Specs are collected from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers and change often. Support end dates follow each brand's official policy (or, for Apple, its documented historical pattern). Last verified 2026-06-13.