Poco F8 vs Redmi Turbo 5 Max

The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s; estimated prices are $499 and $300. Both devices score the same overall rating of 61/100. Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 8000); the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (2,760,000 vs 2,728,128).

Both devices scored the same rating of 61/100 — the choice comes down to your priorities.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8
Performance 65
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 72
Design 43
Value for money 75
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Performance 58
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 80
Design 50
Value for money 89
What makes Poco F8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2760000 vs 2728128
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 2680
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 8358

  • Higher performance (65/100 vs 58/100)
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 Max better?
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 8000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
  • Cheaper: $300 vs $499

  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 72/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better value for money (89/100 vs 75/100)
Comparison verdict

The Poco F8 and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max received the same MobileRank rating — 61/100. In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (89/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (65/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 32/100. In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (80/100 vs 72/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (89/100 vs 75/100).

Poco F8: The Poco F8 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
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 Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
AnTuTu 2760000 2728128
Geekbench Single 3050 2680
Geekbench Multi 9300 8358
Display 6.6" OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 3200x1440 2772x1280
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 8000 mAh 9000 mAh
Charging 90W 100W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 20 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm
Weight 205 g
Price $499 $300
Camera comparison
Poco F8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Display comparison
Poco F8
  • 6.6" OLED
  • 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
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
80
battery
Overall performance score

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

Poco F8 Snapdragon 8 Elite
61/100
2760000 AnTuTu
Redmi Turbo 5 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
61/100 -1.2%
2728128 AnTuTu

Poco F8 leads Redmi Turbo 5 Max by 1.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco F8
$499
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
$300

Price difference: $199. Redmi Turbo 5 Max is cheaper by $199.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (65/100 vs 58/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 32/100.

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (80/100 vs 72/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (89/100 vs 75/100).

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

Both devices scored 61/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Poco F8.

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

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

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

The Poco F8 leads on performance (65/100 vs 58/100).

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

The Poco F8 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.