Apple iPhone SE 2022 vs Redmi Turbo 5 Max

The Apple iPhone SE 2022 (2022) runs on the Apple A15 Bionic, while the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s; launch prices were $429 and $300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads — 71/100 vs 52/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 2018); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,726,802 vs 1,413,275); the Apple iPhone SE 2022 is noticeably lighter (144g vs 219g).

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone SE 2022 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Apple iPhone SE 2022

Performance 75
Display 37
Camera 42
Battery 19
Portability 91
Value for money 30

Redmi Turbo 5 Max

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

What makes Apple iPhone SE 2022 better?

  • Lighter: 144g vs 219g

  • Better camera (42/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better portability (91/100 vs 45/100)

What makes Redmi Turbo 5 Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 2726802 vs 1413275
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2725 vs 2315
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8932 vs 5753
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 2018 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 20W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
  • Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $429

  • Higher performance (89/100 vs 75/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 37/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone SE 2022 vs the Redmi Turbo 5 Max, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 19 points higher (71/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (89/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 19/100). Value score: Apple iPhone SE 2022 — 30/100, Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 80/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (89/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone SE 2022 (84/100 vs 37/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone SE 2022 is a bit better (42/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone SE 2022 (80/100 vs 19/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone SE 2022 significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (91/100 vs 45/100).

Apple iPhone SE 2022: The Apple iPhone SE 2022 is a better fit for active 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 SE 2022 Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Processor Apple A15 Bionic MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
AnTuTu 1413275 2726802
Geekbench Single 2315 2725
Geekbench Multi 5753 8932
Display 4.7" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 750x1334 2772x1280
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 2018 mAh 9000 mAh
Charging 20W 100W
Wireless charging 7W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 100 —
Main camera 12 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 7 MP 20 MP
RAM 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS iOS 15.4, upgradable to iOS 15.4.1 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 625 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP67 IP68
Dimensions 138.4×67.3×7.3 mm 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm
Weight 144 g 219 g
Launch price $429 $300

Camera comparison

Apple iPhone SE 2022

  • Main: 12MP f/1.8
  • Front: 7MP
42
camera

Redmi Turbo 5 Max

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

Display comparison

Apple iPhone SE 2022

  • 4.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 750x1334
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
37
display

Redmi Turbo 5 Max

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

Battery and charging

Apple iPhone SE 2022

  • 2018 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • Wireless: 7W
19
battery

Redmi Turbo 5 Max

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

Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone SE 2022 and Redmi Turbo 5 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone SE 2022 Apple A15 Bionic
52/100
1413275 AnTuTu
Redmi Turbo 5 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
71/100 +48.2%
2726802 AnTuTu

Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads Apple iPhone SE 2022 by 48.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Apple iPhone SE 2022

$429

Redmi Turbo 5 Max

$300

Launch price difference: $129. Redmi Turbo 5 Max was $129 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (89/100 vs 75/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone SE 2022 (84/100 vs 37/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone SE 2022 is a bit better (42/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone SE 2022 (80/100 vs 19/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone SE 2022 significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (91/100 vs 45/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Apple iPhone SE 2022 or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone SE 2022 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone SE 2022 and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Apple iPhone SE 2022 has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 71/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone SE 2022 or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Apple iPhone SE 2022 leads on camera score (42/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone SE 2022 or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (89/100 vs 75/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone SE 2022 over the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Apple iPhone SE 2022 is a better fit for active users. The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.