Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s, while the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $300 and $1499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads — 77/100 vs 71/100 (a 6-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 Sony Xperia 1 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 2,728,128); the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is noticeably lighter (200g vs 219g).
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $1499
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
- Better value for money (84/100 vs 60/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 2728128
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 8358
- Lighter: 200g vs 219g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 88/100)
- Better camera (69/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 45/100)
Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores 6 points higher (77/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads (69/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 53/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (84/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (97/100 vs 88/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (69/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (80/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (56/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (84/100 vs 60/100).
| Specification | Redmi Turbo 5 Max | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2728128 | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2680 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8358 | 11033 | |
| 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 | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16, up to 5 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 219 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $300 | $1499 |
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Redmi Turbo 5 Max and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads Redmi Turbo 5 Max by 29.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1199. Redmi Turbo 5 Max was $1199 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (97/100 vs 88/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (69/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (80/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (56/100 vs 45/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (84/100 vs 60/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII edges out the Redmi Turbo 5 Max by just 6 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 VIII?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on camera score (69/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (97/100 vs 88/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Turbo 5 Max over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
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 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.