ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro vs Redmi Turbo 5 Max

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s; launch prices were $1376 and $300. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 71/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5800); the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,290,813 vs 2,728,128).

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro edges out the Redmi Turbo 5 Max by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
Performance 93
Display 89
Camera 56
Battery 67
Portability 33
Value for money 56
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Performance 88
Display 84
Camera 37
Battery 80
Portability 45
Value for money 84
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3290813 vs 2728128
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3211 vs 2680
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10106 vs 8358
  • Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 88/100)
  • Better camera (56/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 Max better?
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5800 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
  • Lighter: 219g vs 227g
  • Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $1376

  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 67/100)
  • Better portability (45/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better value for money (84/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro vs the Redmi Turbo 5 Max, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro scores 4 points higher (75/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads (56/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 67/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (84/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 88/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (56/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (80/100 vs 67/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (45/100 vs 33/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (84/100 vs 56/100).

ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro: The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro 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 ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
AnTuTu 3290813 2728128
Geekbench Single 3211 2680
Geekbench Multi 10106 8358
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2400x1080 2772x1280
Refresh rate 185 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5800 mAh 9000 mAh
Charging 65W 100W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 32 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 20 MP
RAM 16GB / 24GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15 / ROG UI Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2500 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm
Weight 227 g 219 g
Launch price $1376 $300
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 32MP
  • Front: 32MP
56
camera
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 185 Hz
89
display
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
  • 5800 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • Wireless: 15W
67
battery
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
80
battery
Overall performance score

We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and Redmi Turbo 5 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
75/100
3290813 AnTuTu
Redmi Turbo 5 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
71/100 -20.6%
2728128 AnTuTu

ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads Redmi Turbo 5 Max by 20.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
$1376
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
$300

Launch price difference: $1076. Redmi Turbo 5 Max was $1076 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 88/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (56/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (80/100 vs 67/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (45/100 vs 33/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (84/100 vs 56/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro edges out the Redmi Turbo 5 Max by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 71/100.

Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads on camera score (56/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 88/100).

Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro over the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro 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.