HMD Crest 5G 6GB/128GB

HMD Crest 5G 6GB/128GB Description and Price in Kenya.

Design & Build

• The Crest 5G has a sleek body measuring about 163.9 × 76.4 × 8.41 mm and weighs around 205 grams. (https://xoomdigitalhub.co.ke/)
• It is offered in at least three colors: Midnight Blue, Royal Pink, and Lush Lilac.
• This model is somewhat water- and dust-resistant, having an IP52 rating. That means limited protection against dust and light splashes; not waterproof. (https://xoomdigitalhub.co.ke/)

Display

• It has a 6.67-inch OLED display with Full HD+ resolution (2400 × 1080 pixels), giving a ~20:9 aspect ratio.
• Pixel density is about 395 ppi, which is quite sharp for a screen of this size. (https://xoomdigitalhub.co.ke/)
• Note: Some reports say the Crest has a 90 Hz refresh rate display. There is a slight discrepancy: official HMD specs seem to list it simply as OLED FHD+, but other sources like “NokiaNews” list 90Hz for Crest. (https://xoomdigitalhub.co.ke/)

Performance & Platform

• The phone runs on a Unisoc T760 chipset, manufactured on a 6 nm process. (https://xoomdigitalhub.co.ke/)
• The CPU configuration is octa-core. While some sources break it down more (various cores, including higher-performance and efficiency cores), the T760 is the core SoC. (https://xoomdigitalhub.co.ke/)
• RAM is 6 GB, and internal storage is 128 GB for this specific variant. (https://xoomdigitalhub.co.ke/)
• There is support for memory extension (“virtual RAM” / “RAM expansion”), which lets you use some storage as additional RAM.

Cameras & Imaging

• Rear (main) camera: 50 MP (wide) + an additional 2 MP depth sensor. (https://xoomdigitalhub.co.ke/)
• Front (“selfie”) camera: Also 50 MP.
• Features include a number of imaging enhancements: AI HDR, super-night mode, night selfie, portraits with skin-tone optimization, “FlashShot,” tripod mode, selfie gestures, etc.

Battery, Charging & Lifespan

• Battery capacity is 5,000 mAh.
• Charging speed supports 33 W fast wired charging.
• The battery is rated to remain in good shape over 800 full charging cycles, maintaining at least ~80% of its original capacity.

Connectivity, Audio & Other Features

• 5G-capable, with compatible bands including n1, n3, n28, n40, and n78.
• Also has 4G, 3G, 2G support. (https://xoomdigitalhub.co.ke/)
• Wi-Fi: supports standards up to 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac.
• Bluetooth 5.0.
• Has a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
• USB Type-C port for charging/data.
• Dual SIM (nano-SIM + nano-SIM) configuration. Also a microSDXC slot (shared with one SIM or using separate slot depending on region) for expanding storage up to 256 GB. (https://xoomdigitalhub.co.ke/)

Software, Updates & Security

• Ships with Android 14 out of the box.
• Security updates: promised for 2 years, on a quarterly basis.
• Self-repairable design: HMD claims the Crest 5G is designed to allow users to do certain repairs (battery swaps, replacing broken charging port, display, etc.) with guidance and proper tools.

Strengths & Limitations (for this 6 GB/128 GB model)

Strengths

• Very good camera hardware for its price segment: Both rear and front 50 MP sensors.
• Strong battery life thanks to large 5,000 mAh battery and efficient 6 nm chip.
• OLED panel adds better contrast, deeper blacks compared to typical LCDs.( https://xoomdigitalhub.co.ke/)
• 5G support future-proofs connectivity (assuming your operator supports the relevant bands).
• Features like virtual RAM, storage expansion, and self-repairability are bonuses rarely found in this class.

Limitations / Trade-offs

• The “depth sensor” rear camera is basic: no ultra-wide, macro, or telephoto camera in this variant (for wider versatility).
• Charging is 33 W; decent but not class-leading fast (others may support 60 W or more).(https://xoomdigitalhub.co.ke/)
• Refresh rate possibly limited to 60 Hz depending on market/spec; some reports say 90 Hz but official specs may vary. (https://xoomdigitalhub.co.ke/)
• IP52 rating gives only mild protection—dust and splashes—not waterproof.
• Only 2 years of security updates; OS updates maybe limited.