Huawei P20 vs Redmi Turbo 5 Max

The Huawei P20 (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 970, while the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s; launch prices were $649 and $300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads — 71/100 vs 30/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 3400); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,728,128 vs 470,805); the Huawei P20 is noticeably lighter (165g vs 219g).

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 by 41 points (71/100 vs 30/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P20
Performance 34
Display 45
Camera 15
Battery 15
Portability 83
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 better?
  • Lighter: 165g vs 219g

  • Better portability (83/100 vs 45/100)
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2728128 vs 470805
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2680 vs 420
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8358 vs 1617
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 3400 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 22W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
  • Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $649

  • Higher performance (88/100 vs 34/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 15/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei P20 vs the Redmi Turbo 5 Max, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 41 points higher (71/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (88/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (37/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Huawei P20 — 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 (88/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (84/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Huawei P20 (37/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (80/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P20 significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (83/100 vs 45/100).

Huawei P20: The Huawei P20 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 Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 970 MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
AnTuTu 470805 2728128
Geekbench Single 420 2680
Geekbench Multi 1617 8358
Display 5.8" LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2240x1080 2772x1280
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3400 mAh 9000 mAh
Charging 22W 100W
Main camera 12 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 24 MP 20 MP
RAM 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 8.1 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 149.1×70.8×7.7 mm 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm
Weight 165 g 219 g
Launch price $649 $300
Camera comparison
Huawei P20
  • Main: 12MP f/1.8
  • Front: 24MP
15
camera
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Huawei P20
  • 5.8" LCD
  • Resolution: 2240x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
45
display
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Huawei P20
  • 3400 mAh
  • Wired: 22W
  • Wireless charging: no data
15
battery
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
80
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Huawei P20 and Redmi Turbo 5 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei P20 HiSilicon Kirin 970
30/100
470805 AnTuTu
Redmi Turbo 5 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
71/100 +82.7%
2728128 AnTuTu

Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads Huawei P20 by 82.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei P20
$649
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
$300

Launch price difference: $349. Redmi Turbo 5 Max was $349 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (88/100 vs 34/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (84/100 vs 45/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Huawei P20 (37/100 vs 15/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 (80/100 vs 15/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Huawei P20 significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (83/100 vs 45/100).

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

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 by 41 points (71/100 vs 30/100).

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

The Huawei P20 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 71/100.

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

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 15/100).

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

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 34/100).

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

The Huawei P20 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.