Redmi Note 5 vs Redmi Turbo 5 Max

The Redmi Note 5 (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636, while the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s; launch prices were $200 and $300. 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 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,708,482 vs 282,713); the Redmi Note 5 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 219g).

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 by 45 points (70/100 vs 25/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 5
Performance 21
Display 32
Camera 12
Battery 32
Portability 80
Value for money 12
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Performance 87
Display 84
Camera 37
Battery 80
Portability 45
Value for money 82
What makes Redmi Note 5 better?
  • Lighter: 180g vs 219g
  • Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $300

  • Better portability (80/100 vs 45/100)
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2708482 vs 282713
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2680 vs 294
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8358 vs 1083
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (87/100 vs 21/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 12/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Note 5 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 21/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (37/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 32/100). Value score: Redmi Note 5 — 12/100, 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 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (87/100 vs 21/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (37/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (80/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 5 significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (80/100 vs 45/100).

Redmi Note 5: The Redmi Note 5 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 5 Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
AnTuTu 282713 2708482
Geekbench Single 294 2680
Geekbench Multi 1083 8358
Display 6.0" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2772x1280
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 9000 mAh
Charging 100W
Main camera 12 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 13 MP 20 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB / 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm
Weight 180 g 219 g
Launch price $200 $300
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 5
  • Main: 12MP
  • Front: 13MP
12
camera
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Note 5
  • 6.0" 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 Note 5
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
32
battery
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
80
battery
Overall performance score

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

Redmi Note 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
25/100
282713 AnTuTu
Redmi Turbo 5 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
70/100 +89.6%
2708482 AnTuTu

Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads Redmi Note 5 by 89.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi Note 5
$200
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
$300

Launch price difference: $100. Redmi Note 5 was $100 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (87/100 vs 21/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (37/100 vs 12/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (80/100 vs 32/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 5 significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (80/100 vs 45/100).

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

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 by 45 points (70/100 vs 25/100).

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

The Redmi Note 5 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 70/100.

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

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 12/100).

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

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (87/100 vs 21/100).

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

The Redmi Note 5 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.