Poco C51 vs Redmi Turbo 5 Max

The Poco C51 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads — 71/100 vs 26/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,728,128 vs 195,539); the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco C51 doesn't; the Poco C51 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 219g).

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Poco C51 by 45 points (71/100 vs 26/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C51
Performance 11
Display 39
Camera
Battery 43
Portability 52
Value for money
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Performance 88
Display 84
Camera 37
Battery 80
Portability 45
Value for money 84
What makes Poco C51 better?
  • Lighter: 192g vs 219g

  • Better portability (52/100 vs 45/100)
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2728128 vs 195539
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2680 vs 189
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8358 vs 781
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 10W

  • Higher performance (88/100 vs 11/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco C51 vs the Redmi Turbo 5 Max, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 45 points higher (71/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (88/100 vs 11/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Poco C51 (88/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Poco C51 (84/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Poco C51 (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco C51 is a bit better (52/100 vs 45/100).

Poco C51: The Poco C51 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 Poco C51 Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Processor MediaTek Helio G36 MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
AnTuTu 195539 2728128
Geekbench Single 189 2680
Geekbench Multi 781 8358
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 2772x1280
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 9000 mAh
Charging 10W 100W
Main camera 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 5 MP 20 MP
RAM 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13 (Go edition), MIUI Android 16
Brightness (peak) 400 nits 3500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 164.9×76.8×9.1 mm 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm
Weight 192 g 219 g
Launch price $300
Camera comparison
Poco C51
  • Main: —
  • Front: 5MP
camera
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Poco C51
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Poco C51
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
80
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco C51 and Redmi Turbo 5 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco C51 MediaTek Helio G36
26/100
195539 AnTuTu
Redmi Turbo 5 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
71/100 +92.8%
2728128 AnTuTu

Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads Poco C51 by 92.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco C51
Price unknown
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
$300
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Poco C51 (88/100 vs 11/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Poco C51 (84/100 vs 39/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Poco C51 (80/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Poco C51 is a bit better (52/100 vs 45/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco C51 or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Poco C51 by 45 points (71/100 vs 26/100).

What is the rating of the Poco C51 and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Poco C51 has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 71/100.

Which is more powerful: the Poco C51 or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 11/100).

Should you choose the Poco C51 over the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Poco C51 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.