Realme 5s vs Redmi Turbo 5 Max
The Realme 5s (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 32/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,726,802 vs 329,457); the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 5s doesn't; the Realme 5s is noticeably lighter (198g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 5s
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
What makes Realme 5s better?
- Lighter: 198g vs 219g
- Better portability (46/100 vs 45/100)
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2726802 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 2725 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8932 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 5s vs the Redmi Turbo 5 Max, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 39 points higher (71/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (89/100 vs 24/100). 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 5s (89/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Realme 5s (84/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Realme 5s are nearly equal (37/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Realme 5s (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 5s and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max are nearly equal (46/100 vs 45/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 5s | Redmi Turbo 5 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 2726802 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 2725 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 8932 | |
| 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 | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); ColorOS 6 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×75.6×9.3 mm | 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $300 |
Camera comparison
Realme 5s
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Realme 5s
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 5s
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 5s and Redmi Turbo 5 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads Realme 5s by 87.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Realme 5s
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Realme 5s (89/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Realme 5s (84/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Realme 5s are nearly equal (37/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Realme 5s (80/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 5s and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max are nearly equal (46/100 vs 45/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 5s or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Realme 5s by 39 points (71/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 5s and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Realme 5s has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 71/100.
Which is more powerful: the Realme 5s or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (89/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Realme 5s 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.