Redmi A1+ vs Redmi Turbo 5 Max

The Redmi A1+ (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22, while the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s; launch prices were $80 and $300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads — 71/100 vs 24/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,728,128 vs 155,362); the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi A1+ doesn't; the Redmi A1+ is noticeably lighter (192g vs 219g).

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi A1+ by 47 points (71/100 vs 24/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi A1+
Performance 10
Display 32
Camera 10
Battery 66
Portability 52
Value for money 32
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Performance 88
Display 84
Camera 37
Battery 80
Portability 45
Value for money 84
What makes Redmi A1+ better?
  • Lighter: 192g vs 219g
  • Cheaper at launch: $80 vs $300

  • Better portability (52/100 vs 45/100)
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2728128 vs 155362
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2680 vs 300
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8358 vs 486
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (88/100 vs 10/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi A1+ vs the Redmi Turbo 5 Max, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 47 points higher (71/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (88/100 vs 10/100). 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 66/100). Value score: Redmi A1+ — 32/100, 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 A1+ (88/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi A1+ (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Redmi A1+ (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi A1+ is a bit better (52/100 vs 45/100).

Redmi A1+: The Redmi A1+ 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 A1+ Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Processor MediaTek Helio A22 MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
AnTuTu 155362 2728128
Geekbench Single 300 2680
Geekbench Multi 486 8358
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2772x1280
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 9000 mAh
Charging 100W
Main camera 8 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 5 MP 20 MP
RAM 2GB / 3GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 32GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16
Brightness (peak) 400 nits 3500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 164.9×76.8×9.1 mm 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm
Weight 192 g 219 g
Launch price $80 $300
Camera comparison
Redmi A1+
  • Main: 8MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Redmi A1+
  • 6.5" 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 A1+
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
66
battery
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
80
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi A1+ and Redmi Turbo 5 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi A1+ MediaTek Helio A22
24/100
155362 AnTuTu
Redmi Turbo 5 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
71/100 +94.3%
2728128 AnTuTu

Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads Redmi A1+ by 94.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi A1+
$80
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
$300

Launch price difference: $220. Redmi A1+ was $220 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi A1+ (88/100 vs 10/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi A1+ (84/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Redmi A1+ (37/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi A1+ is a bit better (52/100 vs 45/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi A1+ or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi A1+ by 47 points (71/100 vs 24/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi A1+ and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Redmi A1+ has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 71/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi A1+ 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 A1+ or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 10/100).

Should you choose the Redmi A1+ over the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Redmi A1+ 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.