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).

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.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Performance 88
Display 84
Camera 37
Battery 80
Portability 45
Value for money 84
Sony Xperia 1 VI
Performance 81
Display 80
Camera 39
Battery 53
Portability 62
Value for money
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 Max better?
  • 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)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VI better?
  • Lighter: 192g vs 219g

  • Better camera (39/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better portability (62/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict

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).

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.
Sony Xperia 1 VI: The Sony Xperia 1 VI is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Sony Xperia 1 VI
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
39
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Sony Xperia 1 VI
  • 6.5" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
80
battery
Sony Xperia 1 VI
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 15W
53
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi Turbo 5 Max and Sony Xperia 1 VI, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi Turbo 5 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
71/100
2728128 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 1 VI Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
64/100 -30.1%
2096581 AnTuTu

Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads Sony Xperia 1 VI by 30.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
$300
Sony Xperia 1 VI
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

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).

Frequently asked questions
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.