Huawei Mate 20 vs Redmi Turbo 5 Max

The Huawei Mate 20 (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, while the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s; launch prices were $799 and $300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads — 71/100 vs 39/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,728,128 vs 736,755); the Huawei Mate 20 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 219g).

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 by 32 points (71/100 vs 39/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 20
Performance 52
Display 41
Camera 25
Battery 23
Portability 64
Value for money 0
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Performance 88
Display 84
Camera 37
Battery 80
Portability 45
Value for money 84
What makes Huawei Mate 20 better?
  • Lighter: 188g vs 219g

  • Better portability (64/100 vs 45/100)
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2728128 vs 736755
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2680 vs 928
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8358 vs 2875
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 22W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
  • Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $799

  • Higher performance (88/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 25/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 23/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Mate 20 vs the Redmi Turbo 5 Max, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 32 points higher (71/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (88/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (37/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 23/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 20 — 0/100, Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 84/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (88/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (84/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (80/100 vs 23/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 20 notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (64/100 vs 45/100).

Huawei Mate 20: The Huawei Mate 20 is a better fit for everyday use.
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 Huawei Mate 20 Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 980 MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
AnTuTu 736755 2728128
Geekbench Single 928 2680
Geekbench Multi 2875 8358
Display 6.5" LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2244x1080 2772x1280
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 9000 mAh
Charging 22W 100W
Main camera 12 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 16 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 24 MP 20 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 9 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP53 IP68
Dimensions 158.2×77.2×8.3 mm 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm
Weight 188 g 219 g
Launch price $799 $300
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 20
  • Main: 12MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 16MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 24MP
25
camera
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 20
  • 6.5" LCD
  • Resolution: 2244x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
41
display
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 20
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 22W
  • No wireless charging
23
battery
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
80
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Huawei Mate 20 and Redmi Turbo 5 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei Mate 20 HiSilicon Kirin 980
39/100
736755 AnTuTu
Redmi Turbo 5 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
71/100 +73.0%
2728128 AnTuTu

Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads Huawei Mate 20 by 73.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Mate 20
$799
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
$300

Launch price difference: $499. Redmi Turbo 5 Max was $499 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (88/100 vs 52/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (84/100 vs 41/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 25/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (80/100 vs 23/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 20 notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (64/100 vs 45/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 20 or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 by 32 points (71/100 vs 39/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 20 and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Huawei Mate 20 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 71/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 20 or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 25/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 20 or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 52/100).

Should you choose the Huawei Mate 20 over the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Huawei Mate 20 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.