Poco M8s vs Redmi Turbo 5 Max
The Poco M8s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, while the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s; launch prices were $189 and $300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads — 71/100 vs 51/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 7000); the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,728,128 vs 622,608).
Poco M8s
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 217g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $189 vs $300
- Better display (88/100 vs 84/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2728128 vs 622608
- Better Geekbench Single: 2680 vs 938
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8358 vs 2183
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher performance (88/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 58/100)
- Better portability (45/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Poco M8s vs the Redmi Turbo 5 Max, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 20 points higher (71/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (88/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Poco M8s — 68/100, Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 84/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (88/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Poco M8s and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max are nearly equal (88/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Poco M8s (80/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Poco M8s are nearly equal (45/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Poco M8s | Redmi Turbo 5 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | |
| AnTuTu | 622608 | 2728128 | |
| Geekbench Single | 938 | 2680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2183 | 8358 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, HyperOS 2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 169.4×80.4×8.4 mm | 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $189 | $300 |
Poco M8s
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Poco M8s
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M8s
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco M8s and Redmi Turbo 5 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads Poco M8s by 77.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $111. Poco M8s was $111 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (88/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco M8s and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max are nearly equal (88/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Poco M8s (80/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Poco M8s are nearly equal (45/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Poco M8s or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Poco M8s by 20 points (71/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M8s and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Poco M8s has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M8s or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M8s or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Poco M8s over the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Poco M8s 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, budget-conscious buyers.