Realme Narzo 20A vs Redmi Turbo 5 Max

The Realme Narzo 20A (2020) 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 Narzo 20A doesn't; the Realme Narzo 20A is noticeably lighter (195g vs 219g).

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 20A by 44 points (71/100 vs 27/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Narzo 20A
Performance 24
Display 39
Camera 10
Battery 43
Portability 52
Value for money
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Performance 88
Display 84
Camera 37
Battery 80
Portability 45
Value for money 84
What makes Realme Narzo 20A better?
  • Lighter: 195g vs 219g

  • Better portability (52/100 vs 45/100)
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 Max better?
  • 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 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme Narzo 20A 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 10/100). 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 Narzo 20A (88/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 20A (84/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Realme Narzo 20A (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 20A (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme Narzo 20A is a bit better (52/100 vs 45/100).

Realme Narzo 20A: The Realme Narzo 20A 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 Narzo 20A 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 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 20 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 10, Realme UI Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 164.4×75.4×8.9 mm 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm
Weight 195 g 219 g
Launch price $300
Camera comparison
Realme Narzo 20A
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Realme Narzo 20A
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Realme Narzo 20A
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
80
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Realme Narzo 20A and Redmi Turbo 5 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme Narzo 20A Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
27/100
329457 AnTuTu
Redmi Turbo 5 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
71/100 +87.9%
2728128 AnTuTu

Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads Realme Narzo 20A by 87.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme Narzo 20A
Price unknown
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
$300
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 20A (88/100 vs 24/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 20A (84/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Realme Narzo 20A (37/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 20A (80/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Realme Narzo 20A is a bit better (52/100 vs 45/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme Narzo 20A or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 20A by 44 points (71/100 vs 27/100).

What is the rating of the Realme Narzo 20A and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Realme Narzo 20A has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 71/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme Narzo 20A or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Realme Narzo 20A or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 24/100).

Should you choose the Realme Narzo 20A over the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Realme Narzo 20A 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.