Realme 16 Pro vs Redmi Turbo 5 Max

The Realme 16 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Max, while the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s; estimated prices are $250 and $300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads — 61/100 vs 43/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,728,128 vs 919,158).

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is noticeably better than the Realme 16 Pro — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 16 Pro
Performance 3
Display 100
Camera 52
Battery 65
Design 53
Value for money 93
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Performance 58
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 80
Design 50
Value for money 89
What makes Realme 16 Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Cheaper: $250 vs $300

  • Better camera (52/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (53/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (93/100 vs 89/100)
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2728128 vs 919158
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2680 vs 1011
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8358 vs 2813
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 7000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 80W

  • Higher performance (58/100 vs 3/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme 16 Pro vs the Redmi Turbo 5 Max, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 18 points higher (61/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (58/100 vs 3/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 16 Pro leads (52/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Realme 16 Pro (58/100 vs 3/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Realme 16 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (52/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Realme 16 Pro (80/100 vs 65/100). In the "design" category, the Realme 16 Pro and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max are nearly equal (53/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme 16 Pro and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100).

Realme 16 Pro: The Realme 16 Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Redmi Turbo 5 Max: The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Realme 16 Pro Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
AnTuTu 919158 2728128
Geekbench Single 1011 2680
Geekbench Multi 2813 8358
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2700x1224 2772x1280
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 9000 mAh
Charging 80W 100W
Main camera 200 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 20 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 6500 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 162.6×77.6×7.8 mm 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm
Weight 197 g
Price $250 $300
Camera comparison
Realme 16 Pro
  • Main: 200MP f/1.65
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
52
camera
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Display comparison
Realme 16 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2700x1224
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Realme 16 Pro
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
65
battery
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
80
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Realme 16 Pro and Redmi Turbo 5 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme 16 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Max
43/100
919158 AnTuTu
Redmi Turbo 5 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
61/100 +66.3%
2728128 AnTuTu

Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads Realme 16 Pro by 66.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Realme 16 Pro
$250
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
$300

Price difference: $50. Realme 16 Pro is cheaper by $50.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Realme 16 Pro (58/100 vs 3/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Realme 16 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (52/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Realme 16 Pro (80/100 vs 65/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Realme 16 Pro and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max are nearly equal (53/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Realme 16 Pro and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 16 Pro or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is noticeably better than the Realme 16 Pro — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

What is the rating of the Realme 16 Pro and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Realme 16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 61/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme 16 Pro or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Realme 16 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 32/100).

Which is more powerful: the Realme 16 Pro or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (58/100 vs 3/100).

Should you choose the Realme 16 Pro over the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Realme 16 Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.