Redmi 15a vs Redmi Turbo 5 Max
The Redmi 15a (2026) runs on the Unisoc T8300, 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 42/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 6300); the main camera is 32 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,728,128 vs 639,225); the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 15a doesn't.
Redmi 15a
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- Lighter: 210g vs 219g
- Better portability (51/100 vs 45/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2728128 vs 639225
- Better Geekbench Single: 2680 vs 880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8358 vs 2073
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 6300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 32MP
- Higher performance (88/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Redmi 15a vs the Redmi Turbo 5 Max, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 29 points higher (71/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (88/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (37/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (88/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Redmi 15a (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Redmi 15a (37/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Redmi 15a (80/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 15a is a bit better (51/100 vs 45/100).
| Specification | Redmi 15a | Redmi Turbo 5 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8300 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | |
| AnTuTu | 639225 | 2728128 | |
| Geekbench Single | 880 | 2680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2073 | 8358 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6300 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, HyperOS 3, up to 4 major Android upgrades | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $300 |
Redmi 15a
- Main: 32MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi 15a
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 15a
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi 15a and Redmi Turbo 5 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads Redmi 15a by 76.6% in our overall performance rating.
Redmi 15a
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (88/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Redmi 15a (84/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Redmi 15a (37/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Redmi 15a (80/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 15a is a bit better (51/100 vs 45/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 15a or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a by 29 points (71/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 15a and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Redmi 15a has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 15a or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 15a or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 15a over the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Redmi 15a 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.