Realme 9i vs Redmi Turbo 5 Max
The Realme 9i (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, 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 38/100 (a 33-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 421,228); the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 9i doesn't; the Realme 9i is noticeably lighter (190g vs 219g).
Realme 9i
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- Lighter: 190g vs 219g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 45/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2728128 vs 421228
- Better Geekbench Single: 2680 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8358 vs 1410
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (88/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Realme 9i vs the Redmi Turbo 5 Max, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 33 points higher (71/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (88/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Realme 9i (88/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Realme 9i (84/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Realme 9i (80/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 9i notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (60/100 vs 45/100).
| Specification | Realme 9i | Redmi Turbo 5 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | |
| AnTuTu | 421228 | 2728128 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 2680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1410 | 8358 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, Realme UI 2.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 480 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×75.7×8.4 mm | 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $300 |
Realme 9i
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Realme 9i
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 9i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme 9i and Redmi Turbo 5 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads Realme 9i by 84.6% in our overall performance rating.
Realme 9i
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Realme 9i (88/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Realme 9i (84/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Realme 9i (80/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 9i notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (60/100 vs 45/100).
Which is better: the Realme 9i or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Realme 9i by 33 points (71/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 9i and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Realme 9i has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 9i or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 9i or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Realme 9i over the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Realme 9i 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.