Fairphone 5 vs Redmi Turbo 5 Max
The Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490, while the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s; estimated prices are $770 and $300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads — 71/100 vs 47/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4200); the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is thinner (8.2mm vs 9.6mm).
Fairphone 5
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- Better camera (48/100 vs 37/100)
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Cheaper: $300 vs $770
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 28/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 72/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 36/100)
- Better value for money (84/100 vs 6/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the Redmi Turbo 5 Max, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 24 points higher (71/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 leads (48/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 28/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (84/100 vs 6/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (84/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 is a bit better (48/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (80/100 vs 28/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (54/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (84/100 vs 6/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 5 | Redmi Turbo 5 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM6490 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | |
| AnTuTu | — | 2728128 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 2680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 8358 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, up to 5 major Android upgrades | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 880 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP55 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm | 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | — | |
| Price | $770 | $300 |
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $470. Redmi Turbo 5 Max is cheaper by $470.
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (84/100 vs 72/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 is a bit better (48/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (80/100 vs 28/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (54/100 vs 36/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (84/100 vs 6/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 by 24 points (71/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 5 or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Fairphone 5 leads on camera score (48/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Fairphone 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.