Poco X8 Power vs Redmi Turbo 5 Max
The Poco X8 Power (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5, while the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s; launch prices were $360 and $300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads — 71/100 vs 60/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Power has the bigger battery (10000 mAh vs 9000); the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,726,802 vs 1,012,134); the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco X8 Power doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X8 Power
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
What makes Poco X8 Power better?
- Bigger battery: 10000 vs 9000 mAh
- Better camera (40/100 vs 37/100)
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2726802 vs 1012134
- Better Geekbench Single: 2725 vs 1099
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8932 vs 3481
- Lighter: 219g vs 229g
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $360
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 59/100)
- Better portability (45/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco X8 Power vs the Redmi Turbo 5 Max, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 11 points higher (71/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (89/100 vs 59/100). Value score: Poco X8 Power — 52/100, 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 Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Power (89/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100. In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Power and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100. In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (45/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco X8 Power | Redmi Turbo 5 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | |
| AnTuTu | 1012134 | 2726802 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1099 | 2725 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3481 | 8932 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 10000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×78.3×8.6 mm | 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $360 | $300 |
Camera comparison
Poco X8 Power
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Poco X8 Power
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco X8 Power
- 10000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco X8 Power and Redmi Turbo 5 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads Poco X8 Power by 62.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $60. Redmi Turbo 5 Max was $60 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Power (89/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Power and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 80/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (45/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco X8 Power or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is noticeably better than the Poco X8 Power — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Power and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Poco X8 Power has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 71/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Power or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (89/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Power over the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Poco X8 Power is a better fit for those who care about battery life. The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.