Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Redmi Turbo 5

The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads — 54/100 vs 40/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP.

The Redmi Turbo 5 is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 66
Battery 44
Design 50
Value for money 55
Redmi Turbo 5
Performance 43
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 72
Design 45
Value for money 93
What makes Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max better?

  • Better camera (66/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 45/100)
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 better?
  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5100 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Higher performance (43/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better value for money (93/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs the Redmi Turbo 5, the Redmi Turbo 5 scores 14 points higher (54/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads (66/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (72/100 vs 44/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (93/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (66/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (72/100 vs 44/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is a bit better (50/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (93/100 vs 55/100).

Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max: The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi Turbo 5: The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max Redmi Turbo 5
Processor Apple A20 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
AnTuTu 2809170
Geekbench Single 1553
Geekbench Multi 6403
Display 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 1320x2868 2756x1268
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5100 mAh 7560 mAh
Charging 25W 100W
Wireless charging 25W 0W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 48 MP 0 MP
Front camera 18 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB 256GB / 512GB
OS iOS 27 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm
Weight 204 g
Price $250
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 18MP
66
camera
Redmi Turbo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
  • 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 1320x2868
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2756x1268
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 25W
44
battery
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Price unknown
Redmi Turbo 5
$250
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (43/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (66/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (72/100 vs 44/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is a bit better (50/100 vs 45/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (93/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Redmi Turbo 5 is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 — 54/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (66/100 vs 32/100).

Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on performance (43/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max over the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.