Redmi Note 10S vs Redmi Turbo 5 Max

The Redmi Note 10S (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G95, while the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s; estimated prices are $250 and $300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads — 71/100 vs 45/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,728,128 vs 534,895).

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S by 26 points (71/100 vs 45/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 10S
Performance 41
Display 51
Camera 39
Battery 52
Portability 68
Value for money 42
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Performance 88
Display 84
Camera 37
Battery 80
Portability 54
Value for money 84
What makes Redmi Note 10S better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Cheaper: $250 vs $300

  • Better camera (39/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better portability (68/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2728128 vs 534895
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2680 vs 673
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8358 vs 1881
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (88/100 vs 41/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better value for money (84/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Note 10S vs the Redmi Turbo 5 Max, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 26 points higher (71/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (88/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 52/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (84/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (88/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (84/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 10S and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (80/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 10S is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (84/100 vs 42/100).

Redmi Note 10S: The Redmi Note 10S 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 Note 10S Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Processor MediaTek Helio G95 MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
AnTuTu 534895 2728128
Geekbench Single 673 2680
Geekbench Multi 1881 8358
Display 6.4" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2772x1280
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 9000 mAh
Charging 100W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 13 MP 20 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1100 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP53 IP68
Dimensions 160.5×74.5×8.3 mm 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm
Weight 179 g
Price $250 $300
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 10S
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 13MP
39
camera
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Note 10S
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
51
display
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 10S
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
80
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi Note 10S and Redmi Turbo 5 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi Note 10S MediaTek Helio G95
45/100
534895 AnTuTu
Redmi Turbo 5 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
71/100 +80.4%
2728128 AnTuTu

Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads Redmi Note 10S by 80.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi Note 10S
$250
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
$300

Price difference: $50. Redmi Note 10S is cheaper by $50.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (88/100 vs 41/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (84/100 vs 51/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 10S and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (80/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 10S is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (84/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 10S or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S by 26 points (71/100 vs 45/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi Note 10S and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Redmi Note 10S has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 71/100.

Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 10S or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Note 10S over the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Redmi Note 10S 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.