Redmi Note 9 Pro Max vs Redmi Turbo 5
The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, while the Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads — 67/100 vs 46/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 5020); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 is faster in AnTuTu (2,809,170 vs 514,398); the Redmi Turbo 5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max doesn't.
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
Redmi Turbo 5
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (48/100 vs 37/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2809170 vs 514398
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5020 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Lighter: 204g vs 209g
- Higher performance (80/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 45/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max vs the Redmi Turbo 5, the Redmi Turbo 5 scores 21 points higher (67/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (80/100 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 leads (74/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (80/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (85/100 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 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (74/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (55/100 vs 45/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 9 Pro Max | Redmi Turbo 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 514398 | 2809170 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 1553 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1762 | 6403 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2756x1268 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5020 mAh | 7560 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 | |
| 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 | 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | — | $250 |
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi Turbo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi Turbo 5
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2756x1268
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
- 5020 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Turbo 5
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi Note 9 Pro Max and Redmi Turbo 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Turbo 5 leads Redmi Note 9 Pro Max by 81.7% in our overall performance rating.
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (80/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (85/100 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 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (74/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (55/100 vs 45/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max by 21 points (67/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max and the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max or the Redmi Turbo 5?
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?
The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on performance (80/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max over the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.