Realme Note 50 vs Redmi Turbo 5 Max

The Realme Note 50 (2024) runs on the Unisoc T612, while the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s; launch prices were $100 and $300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads — 71/100 vs 25/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme Note 50 doesn't; the Realme Note 50 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 219g).

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Realme Note 50 by 46 points (71/100 vs 25/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Note 50
Performance 16
Display 43
Camera 10
Battery 43
Portability 63
Value for money 34
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Performance 88
Display 84
Camera 37
Battery 80
Portability 45
Value for money 84
What makes Realme Note 50 better?
  • Lighter: 193g vs 219g
  • Cheaper at launch: $100 vs $300

  • Better portability (63/100 vs 45/100)
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 Max better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2680 vs 360
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8358 vs 1250
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (88/100 vs 16/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme Note 50 vs the Redmi Turbo 5 Max, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 46 points higher (71/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (88/100 vs 16/100). 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). Value score: Realme Note 50 — 34/100, Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 84/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Realme Note 50 (88/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Realme Note 50 (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Realme Note 50 (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Realme Note 50 (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme Note 50 notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (63/100 vs 45/100).

Realme Note 50: The Realme Note 50 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 Note 50 Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Processor Unisoc T612 MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
AnTuTu 2728128
Geekbench Single 360 2680
Geekbench Multi 1250 8358
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 2772x1280
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 9000 mAh
Charging 10W 100W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 5 MP 20 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13, Realme UI T Android 16
Brightness (peak) 560 nits 3500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP54 IP68
Dimensions 167.2×76.7×8.0 mm 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm
Weight 193 g 219 g
Launch price $100 $300
Camera comparison
Realme Note 50
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Realme Note 50
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
43
display
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Realme Note 50
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
80
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme Note 50
$100
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
$300

Launch price difference: $200. Realme Note 50 was $200 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Realme Note 50 (88/100 vs 16/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Realme Note 50 (84/100 vs 43/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Realme Note 50 (37/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Realme Note 50 (80/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Realme Note 50 notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (63/100 vs 45/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme Note 50 or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Realme Note 50 by 46 points (71/100 vs 25/100).

What is the rating of the Realme Note 50 and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Realme Note 50 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 71/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme Note 50 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 Note 50 or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 16/100).

Should you choose the Realme Note 50 over the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Realme Note 50 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.