Poco X8 vs Redmi Turbo 5 Max

The Poco X8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4, while the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s; launch prices were $389 and $300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads — 71/100 vs 55/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 8340); the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,726,802 vs 829,894).

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is noticeably better than the Poco X8 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Poco X8

Performance 55
Display 84
Camera 35
Battery 69
Portability 39
Value for money 40

Redmi Turbo 5 Max

Performance 89
Display 84
Camera 37
Battery 80
Portability 45
Value for money 80

What makes Poco X8 better?


  • Overall rating 55/100

What makes Redmi Turbo 5 Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 2726802 vs 829894
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2725 vs 1009
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8932 vs 2892
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 8340 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
  • Lighter: 219g vs 223g
  • Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $389

  • Higher performance (89/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 35/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 69/100)
  • Better portability (45/100 vs 39/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco X8 vs the Redmi Turbo 5 Max, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 16 points higher (71/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 69/100). Value score: Poco X8 — 40/100, 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 (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Poco X8 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (80/100 vs 69/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (45/100 vs 39/100).

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 X8 Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
AnTuTu 829894 2726802
Geekbench Single 1009 2725
Geekbench Multi 2892 8932
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1280x2772 2772x1280
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 8340 mAh 9000 mAh
Charging 67W 100W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 20 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69K IP68
Dimensions 163.5×78.3×8.6 mm 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm
Weight 223 g 219 g
Launch price $389 $300

Camera comparison

Poco X8

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera

Redmi Turbo 5 Max

  • Main: 50MP f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera

Display comparison

Poco X8

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2772
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display

Redmi Turbo 5 Max

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display

Battery and charging

Poco X8

  • 8340 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
69
battery

Redmi Turbo 5 Max

  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
80
battery

Overall performance score

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

Poco X8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4
55/100
829894 AnTuTu
Redmi Turbo 5 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
71/100 +69.6%
2726802 AnTuTu

Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads Poco X8 by 69.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Poco X8

$389

Redmi Turbo 5 Max

$300

Launch price difference: $89. Redmi Turbo 5 Max was $89 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Poco X8 (89/100 vs 55/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Poco X8 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (80/100 vs 69/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (45/100 vs 39/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Poco X8 or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is noticeably better than the Poco X8 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

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

The Poco X8 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 71/100.

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

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (89/100 vs 55/100).

Should you choose the Poco X8 over the 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.