Nokia 8 vs Redmi Turbo 5 Max

The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s; estimated prices are $699 and $300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads — 71/100 vs 29/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,728,128 vs 438,016).

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 42 points (71/100 vs 29/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8
Performance 33
Display 52
Camera 12
Battery 12
Portability 84
Value for money 0
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Performance 88
Display 84
Camera 37
Battery 80
Portability 54
Value for money 84
What makes Nokia 8 better?

  • Better portability (84/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2728128 vs 438016
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2680 vs 427
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8358 vs 1500
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 3090 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
  • Cheaper: $300 vs $699

  • Higher performance (88/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 12/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better value for money (84/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the Redmi Turbo 5 Max, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 42 points higher (71/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (88/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (37/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (84/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (88/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (84/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (37/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (80/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (84/100 vs 54/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (84/100 vs 0/100).

Nokia 8: The Nokia 8 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 Nokia 8 Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
AnTuTu 438016 2728128
Geekbench Single 427 2680
Geekbench Multi 1500 8358
Display 5.3" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2560x1440 2772x1280
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3090 mAh 9000 mAh
Charging 18W 100W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 13 MP 20 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 7.1 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP68
Dimensions 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm
Weight 160 g
Price $699 $300
Camera comparison
Nokia 8
  • Main: 13MP f/2.0
  • Front: 13MP
12
camera
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Nokia 8
  • 5.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2560x1440
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
52
display
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Nokia 8
  • 3090 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
80
battery
Overall performance score

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

Nokia 8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
29/100
438016 AnTuTu
Redmi Turbo 5 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
71/100 +83.9%
2728128 AnTuTu

Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads Nokia 8 by 83.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nokia 8
$699
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
$300

Price difference: $399. Redmi Turbo 5 Max is cheaper by $399.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (88/100 vs 33/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (84/100 vs 52/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (37/100 vs 12/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (80/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (84/100 vs 54/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (84/100 vs 0/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 42 points (71/100 vs 29/100).

What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 71/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 12/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 33/100).

Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Nokia 8 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.