Poco F3 vs Redmi Turbo 5 Max

The Poco F3 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870, while the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s; estimated prices are $370 and $300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads — 71/100 vs 54/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4520); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,728,128 vs 994,842); the Poco F3 is noticeably lighter (196g vs 219g).

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is noticeably better than the Poco F3 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F3
Performance 61
Display 79
Camera 36
Battery 42
Portability 64
Value for money
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Performance 88
Display 84
Camera 37
Battery 80
Portability 45
Value for money
What makes Poco F3 better?
  • Lighter: 196g vs 219g

  • Better portability (64/100 vs 45/100)
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2728128 vs 994842
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2680 vs 1298
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8358 vs 3520
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4520 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Cheaper: $300 vs $370

  • Higher performance (88/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 36/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco F3 vs the Redmi Turbo 5 Max, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 17 points higher (71/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (88/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Poco F3 (88/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Poco F3 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Poco F3 (80/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F3 notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (64/100 vs 45/100).

Poco F3: The Poco F3 is a better fit for active users.
Redmi Turbo 5 Max: The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco F3 Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
AnTuTu 994842 2728128
Geekbench Single 1298 2680
Geekbench Multi 3520 8358
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2400x1080 2772x1280
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4520 mAh 9000 mAh
Charging 33W 100W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 20 MP 20 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 11 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm
Weight 196 g 219 g
Price $370 $300
Camera comparison
Poco F3
  • Main: 48MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
36
camera
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Poco F3
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Poco F3
  • 4520 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • Wireless charging: no data
42
battery
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
80
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco F3 and Redmi Turbo 5 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco F3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
54/100
994842 AnTuTu
Redmi Turbo 5 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
71/100 +63.5%
2728128 AnTuTu

Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads Poco F3 by 63.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco F3
$370
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
$300

Price difference: $70. Redmi Turbo 5 Max is cheaper by $70.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Poco F3 (88/100 vs 61/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Poco F3 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Poco F3 (80/100 vs 42/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Poco F3 notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (64/100 vs 45/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F3 or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is noticeably better than the Poco F3 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

What is the rating of the Poco F3 and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Poco F3 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 71/100.

Which is more powerful: the Poco F3 or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 61/100).

Should you choose the Poco F3 over the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Poco F3 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.