Apple iPhone 17e vs Redmi Turbo 5 Max

The Apple iPhone 17e (2026) runs on the Apple A19, while the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s; estimated prices are $665 and $300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads — 71/100 vs 59/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 3600); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,728,128 vs 2,156,126); the Apple iPhone 17e is noticeably lighter (163g vs 219g).

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 17e — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17e
Performance 89
Display 61
Camera 34
Battery 21
Portability 83
Value for money 30
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Performance 88
Display 84
Camera 37
Battery 80
Portability 45
Value for money
What makes Apple iPhone 17e better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3692 vs 2680
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9454 vs 8358
  • Lighter: 163g vs 219g

  • Higher performance (89/100 vs 88/100)
  • Better portability (83/100 vs 45/100)
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2728128 vs 2156126
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 3600 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
  • Cheaper: $300 vs $665

  • Better camera (37/100 vs 34/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 21/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 17e vs the Redmi Turbo 5 Max, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 12 points higher (71/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17e and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max are nearly equal (89/100 vs 88/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (84/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Apple iPhone 17e are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (80/100 vs 21/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17e significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (83/100 vs 45/100).

Apple iPhone 17e: The Apple iPhone 17e 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.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone 17e Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Processor Apple A19 MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
AnTuTu 2156126 2728128
Geekbench Single 3692 2680
Geekbench Multi 9454 8358
Display 6.1" OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2556x1179 2772x1280
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3600 mAh 9000 mAh
Charging 15W 100W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 24 MP 20 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS iOS 19 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 146.7×71.5×7.8 mm 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm
Weight 163 g 219 g
Price $665 $300
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17e
  • Main: 48MP f/1.6
  • Front: 24MP
34
camera
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17e
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 2556x1179
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
61
display
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17e
  • 3600 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • Wireless: 15W
21
battery
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
80
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone 17e and Redmi Turbo 5 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone 17e Apple A19
59/100
2156126 AnTuTu
Redmi Turbo 5 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
71/100 +21.0%
2728128 AnTuTu

Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads Apple iPhone 17e by 21.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone 17e
$665
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
$300

Price difference: $365. Redmi Turbo 5 Max is cheaper by $365.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17e and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max are nearly equal (89/100 vs 88/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (84/100 vs 61/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Apple iPhone 17e are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (80/100 vs 21/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17e significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (83/100 vs 45/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17e or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 17e — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17e and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Apple iPhone 17e has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 71/100.

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17e over the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Apple iPhone 17e 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.