Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs Sony Xperia 1 VI
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s, while the Sony Xperia 1 VI (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads — 71/100 vs 64/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,728,128 vs 2,096,581); the Sony Xperia 1 VI is noticeably lighter (192g vs 219g).
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- Higher AnTuTu: 2728128 vs 2096581
- Better Geekbench Single: 2680 vs 2205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8358 vs 7192
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (88/100 vs 81/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
- Lighter: 192g vs 219g
- Better camera (39/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 45/100)
Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs the Sony Xperia 1 VI, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 7 points higher (71/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (88/100 vs 81/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Sony Xperia 1 VI are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (80/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (62/100 vs 45/100).
| Specification | Redmi Turbo 5 Max | Sony Xperia 1 VI | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 2728128 | 2096581 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2680 | 2205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8358 | 7192 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 219 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $300 | — |
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 VI
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Redmi Turbo 5 Max and Sony Xperia 1 VI, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads Sony Xperia 1 VI by 30.1% in our overall performance rating.
Sony Xperia 1 VI
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (88/100 vs 81/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Sony Xperia 1 VI are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VI (80/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (62/100 vs 45/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max edges out the Sony Xperia 1 VI by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VI — 64/100.
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 81/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Turbo 5 Max over the Sony Xperia 1 VI?
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 VI is a better fit for gamers and power users.