Google Pixel 8a vs Redmi Turbo 5 Max

The Google Pixel 8a (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s; estimated prices are $499 and $300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads — 61/100 vs 48/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4492); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,728,128 vs 1,433,693).

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 8a — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 8a
Performance 21
Display 100
Camera 70
Battery 25
Design 65
Value for money 75
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Performance 58
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 80
Design 50
Value for money 89
What makes Google Pixel 8a better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Better camera (70/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2728128 vs 1433693
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2680 vs 1722
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8358 vs 4458
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4492 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
  • Cheaper: $300 vs $499

  • Higher performance (58/100 vs 21/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 25/100)
  • Better value for money (89/100 vs 75/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 8a vs the Redmi Turbo 5 Max, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 13 points higher (61/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (58/100 vs 21/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (70/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (89/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (58/100 vs 21/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (70/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (80/100 vs 25/100). In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (65/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (89/100 vs 75/100).

Google Pixel 8a: The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Redmi Turbo 5 Max: The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 8a Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Processor Google Tensor G3 MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
AnTuTu 1433693 2728128
Geekbench Single 1722 2680
Geekbench Multi 4458 8358
Display 6.1" OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2400x1080 2772x1280
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4492 mAh 9000 mAh
Charging 18W 100W
Wireless charging 7W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 136
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 8 MP
Front camera 13 MP 20 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 14 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP67 IP68
Dimensions 152.1×72.7×8.9 mm 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm
Weight 188 g
Price $499 $300
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 8a
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.89
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 13MP
70
camera
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 8a
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 8a
  • 4492 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • Wireless: 7W
25
battery
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
80
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 8a and Redmi Turbo 5 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 8a Google Tensor G3
48/100
1433693 AnTuTu
Redmi Turbo 5 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
61/100 +47.4%
2728128 AnTuTu

Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads Google Pixel 8a by 47.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 8a
$499
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
$300

Price difference: $199. Redmi Turbo 5 Max is cheaper by $199.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (58/100 vs 21/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (70/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (80/100 vs 25/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 8a notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (65/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

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

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 8a or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 8a — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8a and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Google Pixel 8a has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 61/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 8a or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Google Pixel 8a leads on camera score (70/100 vs 32/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 8a or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (58/100 vs 21/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 8a over the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.