Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs Sony Xperia 1

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s, while the Sony Xperia 1 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads — 71/100 vs 55/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 3330); the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,728,128 vs 891,237); the Sony Xperia 1 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 219g).

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
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
Performance 55
Display 100
Camera
Battery 12
Portability 70
Value for money
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2728128 vs 891237
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2680 vs 968
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8358 vs 2731
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 3330 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W

  • Higher performance (88/100 vs 55/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 12/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 better?
  • Lighter: 178g vs 219g

  • Better display (100/100 vs 84/100)
  • Better portability (70/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs the Sony Xperia 1, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 16 points higher (71/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (88/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (88/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (100/100 vs 84/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (80/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (70/100 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: The Sony Xperia 1 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi Turbo 5 Max Sony Xperia 1
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500s Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
AnTuTu 2728128 891237
Geekbench Single 2680 968
Geekbench Multi 8358 2731
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.5" OLED
Resolution 2772x1280 1644x3840
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 9000 mAh 3330 mAh
Charging 100W 18W
Main camera 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 12 MP
Front camera 20 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 9.0 (Pie)
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP65
Dimensions 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm 167.0×72.0×8.2 mm
Weight 219 g 178 g
Launch price $300
Camera comparison
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Sony Xperia 1
  • Main: —
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Sony Xperia 1
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: —
100
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
80
battery
Sony Xperia 1
  • 3330 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Overall performance score

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

Redmi Turbo 5 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
71/100
2728128 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
55/100 -206.1%
891237 AnTuTu

Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads Sony Xperia 1 by 206.1% in our overall performance rating.

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

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (88/100 vs 55/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (100/100 vs 84/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (80/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (70/100 vs 45/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Sony Xperia 1?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

What is the rating of the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Sony Xperia 1?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Sony Xperia 1 — 55/100.

Which is more powerful: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Sony Xperia 1?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 55/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Turbo 5 Max over the Sony Xperia 1?

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 is a better fit for everyday use.