Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs Sony Xperia 10 III

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s, while the Sony Xperia 10 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 690; launch prices were $300 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads — 70/100 vs 39/100 (a 31-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 (2,708,482 vs 499,040); the Sony Xperia 10 III is noticeably lighter (169g vs 219g).

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III by 31 points (70/100 vs 39/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Performance 87
Display 84
Camera 37
Battery 80
Portability 45
Value for money 82
Sony Xperia 10 III
Performance 42
Display 61
Camera 17
Battery 35
Portability 74
Value for money 10
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2708482 vs 499040
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2680 vs 780
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8358 vs 1897
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
  • Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $450

  • Higher performance (87/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 17/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 61/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 10 III better?
  • Lighter: 169g vs 219g

  • Better portability (74/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs the Sony Xperia 10 III, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 31 points higher (70/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (37/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 82/100, Sony Xperia 10 III — 10/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III (84/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III (37/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III (80/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 III notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (74/100 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 10 III: The Sony Xperia 10 III is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi Turbo 5 Max Sony Xperia 10 III
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500s Snapdragon 690
AnTuTu 2708482 499040
Geekbench Single 2680 780
Geekbench Multi 8358 1897
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.0" OLED
Resolution 2772x1280 1080x2520
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 9000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 100W 30W
Main camera 50 MP 12 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 20 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 11
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP65/IP68
Dimensions 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm 154.0×68.0×8.3 mm
Weight 219 g 169 g
Launch price $300 $450
Camera comparison
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Sony Xperia 10 III
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
17
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Sony Xperia 10 III
  • 6.0" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2520
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
61
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
80
battery
Sony Xperia 10 III
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi Turbo 5 Max and Sony Xperia 10 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi Turbo 5 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
70/100
2708482 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 10 III Snapdragon 690
39/100 -442.7%
499040 AnTuTu

Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads Sony Xperia 10 III by 442.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
$300
Sony Xperia 10 III
$450

Launch price difference: $150. Redmi Turbo 5 Max was $150 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III (87/100 vs 42/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III (84/100 vs 61/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III (37/100 vs 17/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III (80/100 vs 35/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 III notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (74/100 vs 45/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Sony Xperia 10 III?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III by 31 points (70/100 vs 39/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Sony Xperia 10 III?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Sony Xperia 10 III — 39/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Sony Xperia 10 III?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 17/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Sony Xperia 10 III?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (87/100 vs 42/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Turbo 5 Max over the Sony Xperia 10 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 10 III is a better fit for everyday use.