Redmi 7A vs Redmi Turbo 5 Max

The Redmi 7A (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439, while the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s; launch prices were $90 and $300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads — 71/100 vs 19/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,728,128 vs 193,115); the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 7A doesn't; the Redmi 7A is noticeably lighter (165g vs 219g).

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 7A by 52 points (71/100 vs 19/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 7A
Performance 12
Display 32
Camera 10
Battery 25
Portability 64
Value for money 22
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Performance 88
Display 84
Camera 37
Battery 80
Portability 45
Value for money 84
What makes Redmi 7A better?
  • Lighter: 165g vs 219g
  • Cheaper at launch: $90 vs $300

  • Better portability (64/100 vs 45/100)
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2728128 vs 193115
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2680 vs 199
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8358 vs 795
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (88/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 25/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi 7A vs the Redmi Turbo 5 Max, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 52 points higher (71/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (88/100 vs 12/100). 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 25/100). Value score: Redmi 7A — 22/100, 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 Redmi 7A (88/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 7A (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Redmi 7A (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 7A (80/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 7A notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (64/100 vs 45/100).

Redmi 7A: The Redmi 7A 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 Redmi 7A Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
AnTuTu 193115 2728128
Geekbench Single 199 2680
Geekbench Multi 795 8358
Display 5.5" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2772x1280
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 9000 mAh
Charging 100W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 5 MP 20 MP
RAM 2GB / 3GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 16GB / 32GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 146.3×70.4×9.6 mm 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm
Weight 165 g 219 g
Launch price $90 $300
Camera comparison
Redmi 7A
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Redmi 7A
  • 5.5" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Redmi 7A
  • 4000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
25
battery
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
80
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi 7A and Redmi Turbo 5 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi 7A Qualcomm Snapdragon 439
19/100
193115 AnTuTu
Redmi Turbo 5 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
71/100 +92.9%
2728128 AnTuTu

Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads Redmi 7A by 92.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi 7A
$90
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
$300

Launch price difference: $210. Redmi 7A was $210 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 7A (88/100 vs 12/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 7A (84/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Redmi 7A (37/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 7A (80/100 vs 25/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi 7A notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (64/100 vs 45/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 7A or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 7A by 52 points (71/100 vs 19/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi 7A and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Redmi 7A has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 71/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi 7A 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 Redmi 7A or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 12/100).

Should you choose the Redmi 7A over the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Redmi 7A 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.