Redmi 8A vs Redmi Turbo 5 Max
The Redmi 8A (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439, 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 23/100 (a 48-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 193,115); the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 8A doesn't; the Redmi 8A is noticeably lighter (188g vs 219g).
Redmi 8A
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- Lighter: 188g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $100 vs $300
- Better portability (52/100 vs 45/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2728128 vs 193115
- Better Geekbench Single: 2680 vs 199
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8358 vs 795
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- 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 52/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Redmi 8A vs the Redmi Turbo 5 Max, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 48 points higher (71/100 vs 23/100). 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 52/100). Value score: Redmi 8A — 30/100, 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 8A (88/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Redmi 8A (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Redmi 8A (80/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 8A is a bit better (52/100 vs 45/100).
| Specification | Redmi 8A | Redmi Turbo 5 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | |
| AnTuTu | 193115 | 2728128 | |
| Geekbench Single | 199 | 2680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 795 | 8358 | |
| Display | 6.2" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.5×75.4×9.4 mm | 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $100 | $300 |
Redmi 8A
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi 8A
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 8A
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi 8A and Redmi Turbo 5 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads Redmi 8A by 92.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $200. Redmi 8A was $200 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (88/100 vs 12/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (84/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Redmi 8A (37/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Redmi 8A (80/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 8A is a bit better (52/100 vs 45/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 8A or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A by 48 points (71/100 vs 23/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 8A and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Redmi 8A has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 8A 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 8A or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 12/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 8A over the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Redmi 8A 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.