ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs Redmi Turbo 5 Max
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s; launch prices were $999 and $300. Both devices score the same overall rating of 71/100. Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5800); the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is faster in AnTuTu (3,136,217 vs 2,728,128).
ASUS ROG Phone 9
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- Higher AnTuTu: 3136217 vs 2728128
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 2680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9900 vs 8358
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 88/100)
- Better camera (42/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Lighter: 219g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $999
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (45/100 vs 33/100)
- Higher value score: 84/100 vs 54/100
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max received the same MobileRank rating — 71/100. 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 54/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max are nearly equal (92/100 vs 88/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (42/100 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 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (84/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 | Redmi Turbo 5 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | |
| AnTuTu | 3136217 | 2728128 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 2680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9900 | 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 | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 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 | $999 | $300 |
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 and Redmi Turbo 5 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads Redmi Turbo 5 Max by 15.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $699. Redmi Turbo 5 Max was $699 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max are nearly equal (92/100 vs 88/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (42/100 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 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (84/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
Both devices scored 71/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the ASUS ROG Phone 9.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads on camera score (42/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 over the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 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.