Redmi Note 9S vs Redmi Turbo 5 Max
The Redmi Note 9S (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, 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 — 71/100 vs 39/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5020); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,728,128 vs 514,398); the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 9S doesn't.
Redmi Note 9S
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- Lighter: 210g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $300
- Overall rating 39/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 2728128 vs 514398
- Better Geekbench Single: 2680 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8358 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5020 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (88/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (45/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 9S vs the Redmi Turbo 5 Max, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 32 points higher (71/100 vs 39/100). 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 43/100). Value score: Redmi Note 9S — 40/100, Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 84/100; 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 9S (88/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (84/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Redmi Note 9S are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Redmi Note 9S are nearly equal (45/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 9S | Redmi Turbo 5 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | |
| AnTuTu | 514398 | 2728128 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 2680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1762 | 8358 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5020 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm | 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $300 |
Redmi Note 9S
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi Note 9S
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 9S
- 5020 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi Note 9S and Redmi Turbo 5 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads Redmi Note 9S by 81.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $100. Redmi Note 9S was $100 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (88/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (84/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Redmi Note 9S are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (80/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Redmi Note 9S are nearly equal (45/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Note 9S or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S by 32 points (71/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 9S and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Redmi Note 9S has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 71/100.
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 9S 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 9S over the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?
The Redmi Note 9S 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.