Poco F8 Ultra vs Redmi Turbo 5 Max

The Poco F8 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s; estimated prices are $729 and $300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Ultra leads — 83/100 vs 61/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 6500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,640,351 vs 2,728,128).

The Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max by 22 points (83/100 vs 61/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8 Ultra
Performance 87
Display 100
Camera 90
Battery 77
Design 27
Value for money 60
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Performance 58
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 80
Design 50
Value for money 89
What makes Poco F8 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3640351 vs 2728128
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2680
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 8358
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (87/100 vs 58/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 Max better?
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 6500 mAh
  • Cheaper: $300 vs $729

  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 77/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better value for money (89/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco F8 Ultra vs the Redmi Turbo 5 Max, the Poco F8 Ultra scores 22 points higher (83/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (89/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (87/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Poco F8 Ultra are nearly equal (80/100 vs 77/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (50/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (89/100 vs 60/100).

Poco F8 Ultra: The Poco F8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
Redmi Turbo 5 Max: The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco F8 Ultra Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
AnTuTu 3640351 2728128
Geekbench Single 3640 2680
Geekbench Multi 11033 8358
Display 6.7" LTPO AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 3200x1440 2772x1280
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 9000 mAh
Charging 100W 100W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 200 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm
Weight 218 g
Price $729 $300
Camera comparison
Poco F8 Ultra
  • Main: 200MP f/1.63
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Display comparison
Poco F8 Ultra
  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Poco F8 Ultra
  • 6500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 15:14 hrs, total 32:38 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
77
battery
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
80
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco F8 Ultra and Redmi Turbo 5 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco F8 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
83/100
3640351 AnTuTu
Redmi Turbo 5 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
61/100 -33.4%
2728128 AnTuTu

Poco F8 Ultra leads Redmi Turbo 5 Max by 33.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco F8 Ultra
$729
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
$300

Price difference: $429. Redmi Turbo 5 Max is cheaper by $429.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (87/100 vs 58/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (90/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Poco F8 Ultra are nearly equal (80/100 vs 77/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (50/100 vs 27/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (89/100 vs 60/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max by 22 points (83/100 vs 61/100).

What is the rating of the Poco F8 Ultra and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Poco F8 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 61/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Poco F8 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 32/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Poco F8 Ultra leads on performance (87/100 vs 58/100).

Should you choose the Poco F8 Ultra over the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Poco F8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.