Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs Redmi Turbo 5 Max

The Apple iPhone 16 Plus (2024) runs on the Apple A18, while the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads — 71/100 vs 65/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4674); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,726,802 vs 1,972,476); the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is noticeably lighter (199g vs 219g).

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max edges out the Apple iPhone 16 Plus by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Apple iPhone 16 Plus

Performance 86
Display 90
Camera 34
Battery 47
Portability 61
Value for money —

Redmi Turbo 5 Max

Performance 89
Display 84
Camera 37
Battery 80
Portability 45
Value for money 80

What makes Apple iPhone 16 Plus better?

  • Better Geekbench Single: 3431 vs 2725
  • Lighter: 199g vs 219g

  • Better display (90/100 vs 84/100)
  • Better portability (61/100 vs 45/100)

What makes Redmi Turbo 5 Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 2726802 vs 1972476
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8932 vs 8638
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4674 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Higher performance (89/100 vs 86/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 34/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 47/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs the Redmi Turbo 5 Max, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 6 points higher (71/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Apple iPhone 16 Plus are nearly equal (89/100 vs 86/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Apple iPhone 16 Plus are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (80/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (61/100 vs 45/100).

Apple iPhone 16 Plus: The Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Redmi Turbo 5 Max: The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Apple iPhone 16 Plus Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Processor Apple A18 MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
AnTuTu 1972476 2726802
Geekbench Single 3431 2725
Geekbench Multi 8638 8932
Display 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1290x2796 2772x1280
Refresh rate — 120 Hz
Battery 4674 mAh 9000 mAh
Charging 25W 100W
Wireless charging 25W 0W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 8 MP
Front camera 12 MP 20 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 18.1 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 160.9×77.8×7.8 mm 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm
Weight 199 g 219 g
Launch price — $300

Camera comparison

Apple iPhone 16 Plus

  • Main: 48MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
34
camera

Redmi Turbo 5 Max

  • Main: 50MP f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera

Display comparison

Apple iPhone 16 Plus

  • 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 1290x2796
  • Refresh rate: —
90
display

Redmi Turbo 5 Max

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display

Battery and charging

Apple iPhone 16 Plus

  • 4674 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 25W
47
battery

Redmi Turbo 5 Max

  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
80
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone 16 Plus and Redmi Turbo 5 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone 16 Plus Apple A18
65/100
1972476 AnTuTu
Redmi Turbo 5 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
71/100 +27.7%
2726802 AnTuTu

Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads Apple iPhone 16 Plus by 27.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Apple iPhone 16 Plus

Price unknown

Redmi Turbo 5 Max

$300

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Apple iPhone 16 Plus are nearly equal (89/100 vs 86/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Apple iPhone 16 Plus are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (80/100 vs 47/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (61/100 vs 45/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max edges out the Apple iPhone 16 Plus by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Plus and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Apple iPhone 16 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 71/100.

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Plus over the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.