Poco C81 vs Redmi Turbo 5 Max
The Poco C81 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7250, 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 34/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 6300); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco C81 doesn't.
Poco C81
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- Lighter: 208g vs 219g
- Better portability (52/100 vs 45/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 2680 vs 600
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8358 vs 1800
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 6300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (88/100 vs 32/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Poco C81 vs the Redmi Turbo 5 Max, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 37 points higher (71/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (88/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Poco C81 (88/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Poco C81 (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Poco C81 (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Poco C81 (80/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco C81 is a bit better (52/100 vs 45/100).
| Specification | Poco C81 | Redmi Turbo 5 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T7250 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | |
| AnTuTu | — | 2728128 | |
| Geekbench Single | 600 | 2680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1800 | 8358 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6300 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 3 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $300 |
Poco C81
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Poco C81
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco C81
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Poco C81
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Poco C81 (88/100 vs 32/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Poco C81 (84/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Poco C81 (37/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Poco C81 (80/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco C81 is a bit better (52/100 vs 45/100).
Which is better: the Poco C81 or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Poco C81 by 37 points (71/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Poco C81 and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Poco C81 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco C81 or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco C81 or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Poco C81 over the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Poco C81 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.