Redmi Note 9 Pro Max vs Redmi Turbo 5 Max

The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, 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 46/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5020); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,708,482 vs 514,398); the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max doesn't.

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max by 24 points (70/100 vs 46/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
Performance 41
Display 56
Camera 48
Battery 46
Portability 45
Value for money
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Performance 87
Display 84
Camera 37
Battery 80
Portability 45
Value for money 82
What makes Redmi Note 9 Pro Max better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 209g vs 219g

  • Better camera (48/100 vs 37/100)
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2708482 vs 514398
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2680 vs 746
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8358 vs 1762
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5020 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 33W

  • Higher performance (87/100 vs 41/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max vs the Redmi Turbo 5 Max, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 24 points higher (70/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (87/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max leads (48/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (87/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (84/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max is a bit better (48/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (80/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 45/100.

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max: The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max 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 9 Pro Max Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
AnTuTu 514398 2708482
Geekbench Single 746 2680
Geekbench Multi 1762 8358
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2772x1280
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5020 mAh 9000 mAh
Charging 33W 100W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 20 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 10.0; MIUI 11 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 450 nits 3500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 165.5×76.7×8.8 mm 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm
Weight 209 g 219 g
Launch price $300
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
48
camera
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
56
display
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
  • 5020 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
46
battery
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
80
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi Note 9 Pro Max and Redmi Turbo 5 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
46/100
514398 AnTuTu
Redmi Turbo 5 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
70/100 +81.0%
2708482 AnTuTu

Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads Redmi Note 9 Pro Max by 81.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
Price unknown
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
$300
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (87/100 vs 41/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (84/100 vs 56/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max is a bit better (48/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (80/100 vs 46/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 45/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max by 24 points (70/100 vs 46/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 70/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max leads on camera score (48/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (87/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max over the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max 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.