Highlights

• HMD is reportedly prepping the Crest 2 and Bold smartphones with Unisoc T8300 and T7250 chips, offering up to 8GB RAM and 5G connectivity.
• Crest 2 scored 743 (single-core) and 2285 (multi-core) on Geekbench, targeting entry-level 5G users with efficient 6nm and 12nm chipsets.
• No official pricing or release date yet.

If new reports hold any ground, we can say HMD is preparing for a fresh wave of affordable smartphones. This report arrives when it has already been established that HMD Pulse 2 series is reportedly under development as of now. Here’s more on the latest leak.

HMD Crest 2 and Bold – Key Details Leaked

A new leak from a reliable HMD source, HMD MEME’S on X (formerly Twitter) has revealed two more upcoming devices. According to Gizmochina, these are internally codenamed “ACCORD” and “MAHUZE,” which are expected to be launched as the HMD Crest 2 and HMD Bold, respectively.

HMD “ACCORD”
– Unisoc T8300U 5G SoC
– 4, 6, 8GB of RAM
HMD “MAHUZE”
– Unisoc T7250 SoC
– 4, 6 GB of RAM

— HMD_MEME’S (@smashx_60) July 19, 2025

Starting with the more powerful of the two, the HMD Crest 2 (codenamed ACCORD) is said to be powered by the Unisoc T8300 5G chipset. This octa-core processor is built on TSMC’s 6nm process and features a 2+6 architecture. It includes two high-performance Cortex-A78 cores clocked at 2.2GHz, alongside six Cortex-A55 efficiency cores running at 2.0GHz.

In benchmark testing, the Crest 2 reportedly scored 743 in Geekbench’s single-core test and 2285 in the multi-core benchmark, which are respectable numbers for a budget-friendly 5G device. The smartphone is expected to be available in 4GB, 6GB, and 8GB RAM configurations.

The HMD Bold (codenamed MAHUZE), on the other hand, will likely be equipped with the Unisoc T7250, a more entry-level chipset. This SoC includes two Cortex-A75 cores running at 1.8GHz and six Cortex-A55 cores at 1.6GHz, and is built using TSMC’s 12nm FinFET process. The Bold is expected to launch in 4GB and 6GB RAM variants.

As of now, there is no official confirmation on the pricing or release date of either phone. However, if the leak from HMD MEME’S is accurate, both models could debut in the near future. We will have to wait for more updates as they surface.

FAQs

Q1. What chipsets power the HMD Crest 2 and HMD Bold smartphones?

Answer. The HMD Crest 2 is said to be powered by the Unisoc T8300 5G chipset. The HMD Bold will likely be equipped with the Unisoc T7250, a more entry-level chipset.

Q2. What are the expected RAM variants for the HMD Crest 2 and HMD Bold?

Answer. The Crest 2 is expected to be available in 4GB, 6GB, and 8GB RAM configurations. The Bold is expected to launch in 4GB and 6GB RAM variants.

Q3. Has the launch date or pricing for HMD Crest 2 and Bold been confirmed?

Answer. As of now, there is no official confirmation on the pricing or release date of either phone.

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