Realme 5i vs Redmi Turbo 5 Max
The Realme 5i (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads — 71/100 vs 27/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,728,128 vs 329,457); the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 5i doesn't; the Realme 5i is noticeably lighter (195g vs 219g).
Realme 5i
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- Lighter: 195g vs 219g
- Better portability (48/100 vs 45/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2728128 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 2680 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8358 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (88/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 39/100)
Comparing the Realme 5i vs the Redmi Turbo 5 Max, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 44 points higher (71/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (88/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (37/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Realme 5i (88/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Realme 5i (84/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Realme 5i (37/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Realme 5i (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 5i and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max are nearly equal (48/100 vs 45/100).
| Specification | Realme 5i | Redmi Turbo 5 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 2728128 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 2680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 8358 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), planned upgrade to Android 10.0; ColorOS 6 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×75.0×9.3 mm | 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $300 |
Realme 5i
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Realme 5i
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 5i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme 5i and Redmi Turbo 5 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads Realme 5i by 87.9% in our overall performance rating.
Realme 5i
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Realme 5i (88/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Realme 5i (84/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Realme 5i (37/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Realme 5i (80/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 5i and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max are nearly equal (48/100 vs 45/100).
Which is better: the Realme 5i or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Realme 5i by 44 points (71/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 5i and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Realme 5i has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 5i or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 5i or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Realme 5i over the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Realme 5i 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.