Huawei P20 Lite vs Redmi Turbo 5 Max

The Huawei P20 Lite (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 659, while the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s; launch prices were $300 and $300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads — 71/100 vs 15/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Huawei P20 Lite is noticeably lighter (145g vs 219g).

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite by 56 points (71/100 vs 15/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P20 Lite
Performance 2
Display 32
Camera 14
Battery 12
Portability 90
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 P20 Lite better?
  • Lighter: 145g vs 219g

  • Better portability (90/100 vs 45/100)
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 Max better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2680 vs 215
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8358 vs 810
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 3000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (88/100 vs 2/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 14/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei P20 Lite vs the Redmi Turbo 5 Max, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 56 points higher (71/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (88/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (37/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Huawei P20 Lite — 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 P20 Lite (88/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (37/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (80/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P20 Lite significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (90/100 vs 45/100).

Huawei P20 Lite: The Huawei P20 Lite 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 P20 Lite Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 659 MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
AnTuTu 2728128
Geekbench Single 215 2680
Geekbench Multi 810 8358
Display 5.8" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2772x1280
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3000 mAh 9000 mAh
Charging 100W
Main camera 16 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 20 MP
RAM 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 148.6×71.2×7.4 mm 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm
Weight 145 g 219 g
Launch price $300 $300
Camera comparison
Huawei P20 Lite
  • Main: 16MP
  • Front: 16MP
14
camera
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Huawei P20 Lite
  • 5.8" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Huawei P20 Lite
  • 3000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
80
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei P20 Lite
$300
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
$300

Launch price difference: $0. Same launch price.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (88/100 vs 2/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (84/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (37/100 vs 14/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite (80/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Huawei P20 Lite significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (90/100 vs 45/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P20 Lite or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Lite by 56 points (71/100 vs 15/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei P20 Lite and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Huawei P20 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 15/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 71/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei P20 Lite or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 14/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei P20 Lite or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 2/100).

Should you choose the Huawei P20 Lite over the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Huawei P20 Lite 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.