Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs Sony Xperia 1 III
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $300 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads — 71/100 vs 60/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,726,802 vs 1,232,200); the Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably lighter (186g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Sony Xperia 1 III
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2726802 vs 1232200
- Better Geekbench Single: 2725 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8932 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $1299
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 65/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 219g
- Better camera (46/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 11 points higher (71/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (89/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 80/100, Sony Xperia 1 III — 30/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (89/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (46/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (80/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (65/100 vs 45/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Turbo 5 Max | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 2726802 | 1232200 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2725 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8932 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 11W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 105 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 219 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $300 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Turbo 5 Max and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads Sony Xperia 1 III by 121.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $999. Redmi Turbo 5 Max was $999 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (89/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (46/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (80/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (65/100 vs 45/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 III — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Sony Xperia 1 III leads on camera score (46/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (89/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Turbo 5 Max over the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.