Poco X8 Pro Max vs Redmi Turbo 5

The Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra; estimated prices are $469 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 62/100 vs 54/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 7560); the Redmi Turbo 5 is faster in AnTuTu (2,809,170 vs 2,629,444).

The Poco X8 Pro Max edges out the Redmi Turbo 5 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X8 Pro Max
Performance 65
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 77
Design 27
Value for money 78
Redmi Turbo 5
Performance 43
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 72
Design 45
Value for money 93
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1553
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 6403
  • Bigger battery: 8500 vs 7560 mAh

  • Higher performance (65/100 vs 43/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 72/100)
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2809170 vs 2629444
  • Lighter: 204g vs 218g
  • Cheaper: $250 vs $469

  • Better design/ergonomics (45/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better value for money (93/100 vs 78/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco X8 Pro Max vs the Redmi Turbo 5, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 8 points higher (62/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (65/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (93/100 vs 78/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (65/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 32/100. In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (77/100 vs 72/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (45/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (93/100 vs 78/100).

Poco X8 Pro Max: The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Redmi Turbo 5: The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco X8 Pro Max Redmi Turbo 5
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500 MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
AnTuTu 2629444 2809170
Geekbench Single 3228 1553
Geekbench Multi 9553 6403
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 2772x1280 2756x1268
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 8500 mAh 7560 mAh
Charging 100W 100W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 20 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm
Weight 218 g 204 g
Price $469 $250
Camera comparison
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Redmi Turbo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Display comparison
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2756x1268
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • 8500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
77
battery
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco X8 Pro Max and Redmi Turbo 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco X8 Pro Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
62/100
2629444 AnTuTu
Redmi Turbo 5 MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
54/100 +6.4%
2809170 AnTuTu

Redmi Turbo 5 leads Poco X8 Pro Max by 6.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco X8 Pro Max
$469
Redmi Turbo 5
$250

Price difference: $219. Redmi Turbo 5 is cheaper by $219.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (65/100 vs 43/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 32/100.

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (77/100 vs 72/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (45/100 vs 27/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (93/100 vs 78/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Poco X8 Pro Max edges out the Redmi Turbo 5 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Poco X8 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 — 54/100.

Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (65/100 vs 43/100).

Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro Max over the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.