Poco F5 vs Redmi Turbo 5 Max

The Poco F5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2, while the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s; launch prices were $330 and $300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads — 71/100 vs 61/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,728,128 vs 1,269,172); the Poco F5 is noticeably lighter (181g vs 219g).

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is noticeably better than the Poco F5 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F5
Performance 68
Display 79
Camera 43
Battery 53
Portability 71
Value for money 64
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Performance 88
Display 84
Camera 37
Battery 80
Portability 45
Value for money 84
What makes Poco F5 better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 181g vs 219g

  • Better camera (43/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better portability (71/100 vs 45/100)
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2728128 vs 1269172
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2680 vs 1653
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8358 vs 4349
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
  • Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $330

  • Higher performance (88/100 vs 68/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco F5 vs the Redmi Turbo 5 Max, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 10 points higher (71/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (88/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Poco F5 — 64/100, Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 84/100; 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 Poco F5 (88/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F5 is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Poco F5 (80/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F5 notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (71/100 vs 45/100).

Poco F5: The Poco F5 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, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco F5 Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
AnTuTu 1269172 2728128
Geekbench Single 1653 2680
Geekbench Multi 4349 8358
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2400x1080 2772x1280
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 9000 mAh
Charging 67W 100W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 20 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP53 IP68
Dimensions 161.1×74.9×7.9 mm 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm
Weight 181 g 219 g
Launch price $330 $300
Camera comparison
Poco F5
  • Main: 64MP f/1.79
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Poco F5
  • 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 F5
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
80
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco F5 and Redmi Turbo 5 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco F5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2
61/100
1269172 AnTuTu
Redmi Turbo 5 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
71/100 +53.5%
2728128 AnTuTu

Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads Poco F5 by 53.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco F5
$330
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
$300

Launch price difference: $30. Redmi Turbo 5 Max was $30 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Poco F5 (88/100 vs 68/100).

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 Poco F5 is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Poco F5 (80/100 vs 53/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Poco F5 notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (71/100 vs 45/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F5 or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is noticeably better than the Poco F5 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

What is the rating of the Poco F5 and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Poco F5 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 71/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco F5 or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Poco F5 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco F5 or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 68/100).

Should you choose the Poco F5 over the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Poco F5 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.