Lava Yuva 5G vs Redmi Turbo 5 Max

The Lava Yuva 5G (2024) runs on the Unisoc T750, while the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s; launch prices were $127 and $300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads — 71/100 vs 38/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Yuva 5G doesn't.

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Lava Yuva 5G by 33 points (71/100 vs 38/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Lava Yuva 5G

Performance —
Display 44
Camera 30
Battery 43
Portability 43
Value for money 56

Redmi Turbo 5 Max

Performance 89
Display 84
Camera 37
Battery 80
Portability 45
Value for money 80

What makes Lava Yuva 5G better?

  • Lighter: 208g vs 219g
  • Cheaper at launch: $127 vs $300

  • Overall rating 38/100

What makes Redmi Turbo 5 Max better?

  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better portability (45/100 vs 43/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Lava Yuva 5G vs the Redmi Turbo 5 Max, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 33 points higher (71/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Lava Yuva 5G — 56/100, Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 80/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Lava Yuva 5G (84/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Lava Yuva 5G (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Lava Yuva 5G are nearly equal (45/100 vs 43/100).

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 Lava Yuva 5G Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Processor Unisoc T750 MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
AnTuTu — 2726802
Geekbench Single — 2725
Geekbench Multi — 8932
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 2772x1280
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 9000 mAh
Charging 18W 100W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 20 MP
RAM 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13 Android 16
Brightness (peak) — 3500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions 163.4×76.2×9.1 mm 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm
Weight 208 g 219 g
Launch price $127 $300

Camera comparison

Lava Yuva 5G

  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera

Redmi Turbo 5 Max

  • Main: 50MP f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera

Display comparison

Lava Yuva 5G

  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display

Redmi Turbo 5 Max

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display

Battery and charging

Lava Yuva 5G

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery

Redmi Turbo 5 Max

  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
80
battery

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Lava Yuva 5G

$127

Redmi Turbo 5 Max

$300

Launch price difference: $173. Lava Yuva 5G was $173 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Lava Yuva 5G (84/100 vs 44/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Lava Yuva 5G (80/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Lava Yuva 5G are nearly equal (45/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Lava Yuva 5G or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Lava Yuva 5G by 33 points (71/100 vs 38/100).

What is the rating of the Lava Yuva 5G and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Lava Yuva 5G has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 71/100.

Which has the better camera: the Lava Yuva 5G or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).

Should you choose the Lava Yuva 5G over the 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.