Redmi K100 Pro Max vs Redmi Turbo 5

The Redmi K100 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra; launch prices were $730 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads — 94/100 vs 67/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro Max has the bigger battery (9070 mAh vs 7560); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K100 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 2,809,170).

The Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 by 27 points (94/100 vs 67/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K100 Pro Max
Performance 98
Display 91
Camera 90
Battery 95
Portability
Value for money 100
Redmi Turbo 5
Performance 80
Display 85
Camera 37
Battery 74
Portability 55
Value for money 86
What makes Redmi K100 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 2809170
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1553
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 6403
  • Bigger battery: 9070 vs 7560 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 80/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 37/100)
  • Longer battery life (95/100 vs 74/100)
  • Better display (91/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 better?
  • Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $730

  • Overall rating 67/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K100 Pro Max vs the Redmi Turbo 5, the Redmi K100 Pro Max scores 27 points higher (94/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (95/100 vs 74/100). Value score: Redmi K100 Pro Max — 100/100, Redmi Turbo 5 — 86/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (98/100 vs 80/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (90/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (95/100 vs 74/100).

Redmi K100 Pro Max: The Redmi K100 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Redmi Turbo 5: The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K100 Pro Max Redmi Turbo 5
Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
AnTuTu 3942923 2809170
Geekbench Single 3640 1553
Geekbench Multi 11033 6403
Display 6.9" AMOLED 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 1200x2608 2756x1268
Refresh rate 185 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 9070 mAh 7560 mAh
Charging 100W 100W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 200 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP69 IP68
Dimensions 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm
Weight 204 g
Launch price $730 $250
Camera comparison
Redmi K100 Pro Max
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
Redmi Turbo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K100 Pro Max
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 185 Hz
91
display
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2756x1268
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K100 Pro Max
  • 9070 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
95
battery
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
74
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K100 Pro Max and Redmi Turbo 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K100 Pro Max Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
94/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Redmi Turbo 5 MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
67/100 -40.4%
2809170 AnTuTu

Redmi K100 Pro Max leads Redmi Turbo 5 by 40.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi K100 Pro Max
$730
Redmi Turbo 5
$250

Launch price difference: $480. Redmi Turbo 5 was $480 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (98/100 vs 80/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 85/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (90/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (95/100 vs 74/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K100 Pro Max or the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 by 27 points (94/100 vs 67/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K100 Pro Max and the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Redmi K100 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 94/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 — 67/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K100 Pro Max or the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K100 Pro Max or the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 80/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K100 Pro Max over the Redmi Turbo 5?

The Redmi K100 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.