Redmi K50 vs Redmi Turbo 5 Max
The Redmi K50 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8100, while the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s; launch prices were $310 and $300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads — 70/100 vs 58/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,708,482 vs 1,089,139); the Redmi K50 is noticeably lighter (201g vs 219g).
Redmi K50
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- Lighter: 201g vs 219g
- Better display (90/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (53/100 vs 45/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2708482 vs 1089139
- Better Geekbench Single: 2680 vs 1139
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8358 vs 3842
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $310
- Higher performance (87/100 vs 62/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 59/100)
Comparing the Redmi K50 vs the Redmi Turbo 5 Max, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 12 points higher (70/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (87/100 vs 62/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 59/100). Value score: Redmi K50 — 58/100, Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 82/100; 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 notably outperforms the Redmi K50 (87/100 vs 62/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K50 is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Redmi K50 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Redmi K50 (80/100 vs 59/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K50 is a bit better (53/100 vs 45/100).
| Specification | Redmi K50 | Redmi Turbo 5 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8100 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | |
| AnTuTu | 1089139 | 2708482 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1139 | 2680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3842 | 8358 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×76.2×8.5 mm | 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $310 | $300 |
Redmi K50
- Main: 48MP f/1.79
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi K50
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K50
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi K50 and Redmi Turbo 5 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads Redmi K50 by 59.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $10. Redmi Turbo 5 Max was $10 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Redmi K50 (87/100 vs 62/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K50 is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Redmi K50 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Redmi K50 (80/100 vs 59/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K50 is a bit better (53/100 vs 45/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K50 or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is noticeably better than the Redmi K50 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi K50 and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Redmi K50 has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 70/100.
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K50 or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (87/100 vs 62/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K50 over the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Redmi K50 is a better fit for active users. The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.