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. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads — 70/100 vs 25/100 (a 45-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 (2,708,482 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).
Redmi A1
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- Lighter: 192g vs 219g
- Better portability (52/100 vs 45/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2708482 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 performance (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 39/100)
Comparing the Redmi A1 vs the Redmi Turbo 5 Max, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 45 points higher (70/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (87/100 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). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi A1 (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi A1 (84/100 vs 39/100). 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).
| Specification | Redmi A1 | Redmi Turbo 5 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio A22 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | |
| AnTuTu | 155362 | 2708482 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 2680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 486 | 8358 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 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 12 (Go edition), MIUI 12 | 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 | — | $300 |
Redmi A1
- Main: 8MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi A1
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi A1
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi A1 and Redmi Turbo 5 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads Redmi A1 by 94.3% in our overall performance rating.
Redmi A1
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi A1 (87/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi A1 (84/100 vs 39/100).
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).
Which is better: the Redmi A1 or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi A1 by 45 points (70/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi A1 and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Redmi A1 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 70/100.
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 (87/100 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.