Apple iPhone 17 vs Redmi Turbo 5 Max
The Apple iPhone 17 (2025) runs on the Apple A19, while the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s; estimated prices are $788 and $300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads — 71/100 vs 67/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 3692); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,728,128 vs 2,450,000); the Apple iPhone 17 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 219g).
Apple iPhone 17
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- Better Geekbench Single: 3608 vs 2680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8810 vs 8358
- Lighter: 177g vs 219g
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 88/100)
- Better camera (49/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (73/100 vs 45/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2728128 vs 2450000
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 3692 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Cheaper: $300 vs $788
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 29/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 vs the Redmi Turbo 5 Max, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 4 points higher (71/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 leads (49/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max are nearly equal (90/100 vs 88/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (49/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (80/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (73/100 vs 45/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 | Redmi Turbo 5 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | |
| AnTuTu | 2450000 | 2728128 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3608 | 2680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8810 | 8358 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3692 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 149.6×71.5×8.0 mm | 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 177 g | 219 g | |
| Price | $788 | $300 |
Apple iPhone 17
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Apple iPhone 17
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 17
- 3692 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Apple iPhone 17 and Redmi Turbo 5 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads Apple iPhone 17 by 10.2% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $488. Redmi Turbo 5 Max is cheaper by $488.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max are nearly equal (90/100 vs 88/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (49/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (80/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (73/100 vs 45/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max edges out the Apple iPhone 17 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Apple iPhone 17 has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Apple iPhone 17 leads on camera score (49/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 over the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Apple iPhone 17 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.