Poco M5s vs Redmi Turbo 5 Max

The Poco M5s (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G95, while the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s; estimated prices are $210 and $300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads — 71/100 vs 45/100 (a 26-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 534,895); the Poco M5s is noticeably lighter (179g vs 219g).

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Poco M5s by 26 points (71/100 vs 45/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M5s
Performance 41
Display 57
Camera 42
Battery 46
Portability 68
Value for money
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Performance 88
Display 84
Camera 37
Battery 80
Portability 45
Value for money
What makes Poco M5s better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 179g vs 219g
  • Cheaper: $210 vs $300

  • Better camera (42/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better portability (68/100 vs 45/100)
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2728128 vs 534895
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2680 vs 673
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8358 vs 1881
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (88/100 vs 41/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco M5s vs the Redmi Turbo 5 Max, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 26 points higher (71/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (88/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Poco M5s (88/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Poco M5s (84/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M5s is a bit better (42/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Poco M5s (80/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M5s notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (68/100 vs 45/100).

Poco M5s: The Poco M5s is a better fit for everyday use.
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 M5s Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Processor MediaTek Helio G95 MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
AnTuTu 534895 2728128
Geekbench Single 673 2680
Geekbench Multi 1881 8358
Display 6.4" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2400x1080 2772x1280
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 9000 mAh
Charging 33W 100W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 13 MP 20 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1100 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP53 IP68
Dimensions 160.5×74.5×8.3 mm 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm
Weight 179 g 219 g
Price $210 $300
Camera comparison
Poco M5s
  • Main: 64MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 13MP
42
camera
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Poco M5s
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
57
display
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Poco M5s
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
46
battery
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
80
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco M5s and Redmi Turbo 5 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco M5s MediaTek Helio G95
45/100
534895 AnTuTu
Redmi Turbo 5 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
71/100 +80.4%
2728128 AnTuTu

Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads Poco M5s by 80.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco M5s
$210
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
$300

Price difference: $90. Poco M5s is cheaper by $90.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Poco M5s (88/100 vs 41/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Poco M5s (84/100 vs 57/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco M5s is a bit better (42/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Poco M5s (80/100 vs 46/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Poco M5s notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (68/100 vs 45/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M5s or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Poco M5s by 26 points (71/100 vs 45/100).

What is the rating of the Poco M5s and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Poco M5s has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 71/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco M5s or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Poco M5s leads on camera score (42/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco M5s or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the Poco M5s over the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Poco M5s is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.