Poco M8 vs Redmi Turbo 5 Max

The Poco M8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, while the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s; estimated prices are $259 and $300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads — 61/100 vs 35/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5520); the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,728,128 vs 840,643).

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Poco M8 by 26 points (61/100 vs 35/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M8
Performance 1
Display 100
Camera 29
Battery 49
Design 77
Value for money 92
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Performance 58
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 80
Design 50
Value for money 89
What makes Poco M8 better?
  • Cheaper: $259 vs $300

  • Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (92/100 vs 89/100)
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2728128 vs 840643
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2680 vs 1015
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8358 vs 2920
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5520 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 45W

  • Higher performance (58/100 vs 1/100)
  • Better camera (32/100 vs 29/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco M8 vs the Redmi Turbo 5 Max, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 26 points higher (61/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (58/100 vs 1/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Poco M8 (58/100 vs 1/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Poco M8 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Poco M8 (80/100 vs 49/100). In the "design" category, the Poco M8 notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (77/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M8 and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max are nearly equal (92/100 vs 89/100).

Poco M8: The Poco M8 is a better fit for 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 M8 Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
AnTuTu 840643 2728128
Geekbench Single 1015 2680
Geekbench Multi 2920 8358
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2392 2772x1280
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5520 mAh 9000 mAh
Charging 45W 100W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 20 MP 20 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3200 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP66 IP68
Dimensions 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm
Weight 178 g
Price $259 $300
Camera comparison
Poco M8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 20MP
29
camera
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Display comparison
Poco M8
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2392
  • 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 M8
  • 5520 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
49
battery
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
80
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco M8 and Redmi Turbo 5 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco M8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
35/100
840643 AnTuTu
Redmi Turbo 5 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
61/100 +69.2%
2728128 AnTuTu

Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads Poco M8 by 69.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco M8
$259
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
$300

Price difference: $41. Poco M8 is cheaper by $41.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Poco M8 (58/100 vs 1/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Poco M8 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 29/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Poco M8 (80/100 vs 49/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Poco M8 notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (77/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Poco M8 and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max are nearly equal (92/100 vs 89/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M8 or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Poco M8 by 26 points (61/100 vs 35/100).

What is the rating of the Poco M8 and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Poco M8 has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 61/100.

Which is more powerful: the Poco M8 or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (58/100 vs 1/100).

Should you choose the Poco M8 over the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Poco M8 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.