Realme 12 Pro vs Redmi Turbo 5 Max

The Realme 12 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, while the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s; launch prices were $215 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 5000); the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,728,128 vs 736,675); the Realme 12 Pro is noticeably lighter (190g vs 219g).

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is noticeably better than the Realme 12 Pro — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 12 Pro
Performance 52
Display 80
Camera 49
Battery 53
Portability 56
Value for money 70
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Performance 88
Display 84
Camera 37
Battery 80
Portability 45
Value for money 84
What makes Realme 12 Pro better?
  • Lighter: 190g vs 219g
  • Cheaper at launch: $215 vs $300

  • Better camera (49/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better portability (56/100 vs 45/100)
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2728128 vs 736675
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2680 vs 935
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8358 vs 2719
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 67W

  • Higher performance (88/100 vs 52/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
  • Better value for money (84/100 vs 70/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme 12 Pro 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 (88/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 12 Pro leads (49/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 53/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (84/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (88/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Realme 12 Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 12 Pro is a bit better (49/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (80/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 12 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (84/100 vs 70/100).

Realme 12 Pro: The Realme 12 Pro 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 Realme 12 Pro Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
AnTuTu 736675 2728128
Geekbench Single 935 2680
Geekbench Multi 2719 8358
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2412 2772x1280
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 9000 mAh
Charging 67W 100W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 32 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 20 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 14 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 950 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65 IP68
Dimensions 161.5×74.0×8.8 mm 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm
Weight 190 g 219 g
Launch price $215 $300
Camera comparison
Realme 12 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 32MP
  • Front: 16MP
49
camera
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Realme 12 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2412
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Realme 12 Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
80
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Realme 12 Pro and Redmi Turbo 5 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme 12 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
55/100
736675 AnTuTu
Redmi Turbo 5 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
71/100 +73.0%
2728128 AnTuTu

Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads Realme 12 Pro by 73.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme 12 Pro
$215
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
$300

Launch price difference: $85. Realme 12 Pro was $85 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (88/100 vs 52/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Realme 12 Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Realme 12 Pro is a bit better (49/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (80/100 vs 53/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Realme 12 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 45/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (84/100 vs 70/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 12 Pro or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is noticeably better than the Realme 12 Pro — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

What is the rating of the Realme 12 Pro and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Realme 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 71/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme 12 Pro or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Realme 12 Pro leads on camera score (49/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Realme 12 Pro or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 52/100).

Should you choose the Realme 12 Pro over the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Realme 12 Pro 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.