Poco F9 Pro vs Redmi Turbo 5 Max
The Poco F9 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s; launch prices were $699 and $300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 71/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 6330); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,228,426 vs 2,726,802).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Pro
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3228426 vs 2726802
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2725
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 8932
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 206g vs 219g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 89/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 80/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (47/100 vs 45/100)
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 Max better?
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 6330 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $699
- Overall rating 71/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Pro vs the Redmi Turbo 5 Max, the Poco F9 Pro scores 13 points higher (84/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (74/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Poco F9 Pro — 82/100, Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 80/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (95/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (74/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F9 Pro and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max are nearly equal (47/100 vs 45/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Pro | Redmi Turbo 5 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | |
| AnTuTu | 3228426 | 2726802 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2725 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 8932 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1156x2510 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6330 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $300 |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F9 Pro and Redmi Turbo 5 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Pro leads Redmi Turbo 5 Max by 18.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $399. Redmi Turbo 5 Max was $399 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (95/100 vs 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (74/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F9 Pro and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max are nearly equal (47/100 vs 45/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Pro or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Poco F9 Pro is noticeably better than the Redmi Turbo 5 Max — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Pro and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Poco F9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F9 Pro or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on camera score (74/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F9 Pro or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 89/100).
Should you choose the Poco F9 Pro over the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Poco F9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.