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).

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Poco M8s by 20 points (71/100 vs 51/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M8s
Performance 48
Display 88
Camera 30
Battery 58
Portability 44
Value for money 68
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Performance 88
Display 84
Camera 37
Battery 80
Portability 45
Value for money 84
What makes Poco M8s better?
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 217g vs 219g
  • Cheaper at launch: $189 vs $300

  • Better display (88/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 Max better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Poco M8s: The Poco M8s 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, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Poco M8s
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Poco M8s
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2392
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
88
display
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Poco M8s
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
58
battery
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
80
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco M8s and Redmi Turbo 5 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco M8s Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
51/100
622608 AnTuTu
Redmi Turbo 5 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
71/100 +77.2%
2728128 AnTuTu

Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads Poco M8s by 77.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco M8s
$189
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
$300

Launch price difference: $111. Poco M8s was $111 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
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).

Frequently asked questions
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.