HMD Crest 5G smartphone is now launched in Nepal. Teletalk Pvt. Ltd. brought an exciting handset to the Nepali market that will surely stir talks about its specifications. The phone comes with 12 GB of RAM (with virtual RAM), a 50 MP selfie camera, and a rich display. Plus, the phone has an affordable price too. In this post, we guide you through the best features, specs, and the official price of HMD Crest 5G in Nepal.
But let’s start with the background a bit.
HMD, if you had noticed earlier, sold Nokia phones. However, the company is now selling its own phones. So, the Crest 5G marks another key handset for this young brand in the industry. In Nepal, the phone should be able to finely compete in the budget-segment. The Crest 5G comes with a good balance of specifications that matches with others. Check out the best phones under 30,000 in Nepal.
On the phone’s launch, Ravi Kunwar, VP, India & APAC, HMD, stated:
“With the launch of HMD Crest, we’re not just introducing our first smartphone, we’re ushering in a new era of mobile technology that prioritizes creativity, sustainability, and user experience. The HMD Crest marks a pivotal moment in our mission to provide innovative and expressive mobile experiences to a style-conscious audience across the world.
This launch is about more than just cutting-edge technology; it’s about aligning with the values of today’s Gen Z consumers, who seek devices that offer high value, contemporary design, and sustainability. At HMD, we remain committed to continuous innovation, delivering devices that meet the evolving needs of Global consumers while contributing to a more sustainable and connected world.”
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Anyway, let’s give you more details about this phone.
HMD Crest 5G Overview
Design and Display
HMD Crest 5G’s design is simple and elegant. It’s got little rounds on the edges and the phone looks wide and tall at 163.9 x 76.4 x 8.4 mm measurements. It weighs 205 grams. The most noticeable part of it is self-repairability. You can swap the phone’s battery, replace its broken charging port, and even replace its display yourself. We have seen that CMF Phone 1 allows changing back panels and all. But this one here takes that far beyond.
The display of the phone is headed by a 6.67-inch OLED screen. It features an HD+ screen of 1080 x 2400 pixels with 395 ppi density. So, the images shall be sharp and colorful. The display takes an 85.8% screen-to-body ratio so, it’s a compact device on that account. Likewise, the refresh rate of the phone’s display is 90Hz.
Performance and Storage
The phone uses Unisoc T760 chipset for performance. It’s a 6nm build processor and has 8 cores. The single prime core runs at 2.2 GHz. Mali-G57 GPU is paired with this chipset.
The phone features a 6 GB of RAM but it can be extended to up to 12 GB with 6 GB of virtual RAM. Likewise, 128 GB storage offers decent storage for photos and multimedia. It’s also expandable with a shared SIM slot.
Camera
The phone has three cameras in total. The back has two cameras. The main is a wide camera of 50 MP and the other is a 2 MP depth sensor. Another highlight of the phone is its 50 MP selfie camera. Not many phones offer a 50 MP selfie camera but HMD Crest 5G does. Cameras of such capacity can take high-res photos with enough pixels to use for editing.
The phone’s Hands-Free Selfie feature allows gestures for difficult selfie moments. Another feature Tone Control and Beautify helps produce natural-looking selfies. At the same time, Slow-Motion Mode and AI Super Portrait Mode and Flash Shot produces mesmerizing self-portraits and capture moving subjects effortlessly. The Tripod Mode likewise, helps take long-exposure shots.
Battery and Charging
Despite its affordable price, the phone carries a 5,000mAh battery pack which gives enough life for a day. You can take a fully charged phone out and stay assured of a day battery on basic to moderate use. Also, the phone supports 33W fast charging. It’s not too huge but does good for the battery’s longevity.
Software and Additional Features
HMD Crest 5G runs on Android 14 OS. But there are reports that it will likely get an update to Android 15 which is the new OS for Android phones. For connectivity, it supports 5G, dual-band WiFi 5, and features a 3.5mm headphone jack. There’s also Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, and other standard sensors. For security, the phone comes with a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.
Sadly, the phone does not support band 20 for 4G, that is being used in Nepal. Same is the case for 5G bands as the most probable band (Trial band) in Nepal, which is n41 is also not supporting, if they have brought the phone from India.
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Technical Specifications
- Dimensions: 163.9 x 76.4 x 8.4 mm, 205 gm
- Display: 6.67-inch OLED, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 395 ppi density, 85.8% screen-to-body ratio, 90Hz refresh rate
- Processor: Unisoc T760, 6 nm
- RAM: 6 GB (+6 GB virtual RAM=12 GB)
- Memory: 128 GB
- Rear Camera: Dual AI camera (50 MP Wide + 2 MP depth sensor)
- Front Camera: 50 MP
- Security: Side-mounted fingerprint sensor
- Battery: 5,000mAh with 33W wired fast-charging
- OS: Android 14, upgradable to Android 15
- Network: 5G (n1, n3, n40, n28 and n78) and 4G (b1, b3, b5, b8, b28, b40, b41)
- Connectivity: Dual-band, WiFi 5, Bluetooth V5.0, USB 2.0 Type-C
- Color: Midnight Blue
HMD Crest 5G price in Nepal and Availability
HMD Crest 5G price in Nepal is Rs 18,999. The phone comes with 6/128 GB specifications and ships in Midnight Blue color. The phone is available for purchase at nearby mobile shops across Nepal.
| HMD Crest 5G | Price in Nepal (Official) |
| 6/128 GB | Rs 18,999 |
Our Verdict
HMD Crest 5G is a decent phone. It’s an entry-level handset with attractive features. Especially, its dedication to photography, generous battery, and up to 12 GB RAM with virtual RAM makes it an innovative and effective phone. It’s also great if HMD brings more such phones giving users more options in the budget price range. Also, check the best phones under 20,000 in Nepal.
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