OnePlus 8 vs Redmi Turbo 5 Max
The OnePlus 8 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, while the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s; launch prices were $699 and $300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads — 70/100 vs 50/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,708,482 vs 1,003,562); the OnePlus 8 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 219g).
OnePlus 8
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- Lighter: 180g vs 219g
- Better portability (72/100 vs 45/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2708482 vs 1003562
- Better Geekbench Single: 2680 vs 1168
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8358 vs 3431
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $699
- Higher performance (87/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 68/100)
Comparing the OnePlus 8 vs the Redmi Turbo 5 Max, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 20 points higher (70/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (87/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 30/100). Value score: OnePlus 8 — 12/100, Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 82/100; 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 notably outperforms the OnePlus 8 (87/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the OnePlus 8 (84/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 37/100. In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the OnePlus 8 (80/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 8 notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (72/100 vs 45/100).
| Specification | OnePlus 8 | Redmi Turbo 5 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | |
| AnTuTu | 1003562 | 2708482 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1168 | 2680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3431 | 8358 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.2×72.9×8.0 mm | 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $300 |
OnePlus 8
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
OnePlus 8
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 8
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared OnePlus 8 and Redmi Turbo 5 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads OnePlus 8 by 62.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $399. Redmi Turbo 5 Max was $399 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the OnePlus 8 (87/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the OnePlus 8 (84/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 37/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the OnePlus 8 (80/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 8 notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (72/100 vs 45/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus 8 or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the OnePlus 8 by 20 points (70/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 8 and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The OnePlus 8 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 70/100.
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 8 or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (87/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 8 over the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The OnePlus 8 is a better fit for active users. The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.