Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs Sony Xperia 10 VII

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s, while the Sony Xperia 10 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3; launch prices were $300 and $449. 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 5000); the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,728,128 vs 895,533); the Sony Xperia 10 VII is noticeably lighter (168g vs 219g).

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 10 VII — 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 10 VII
Performance 56
Display 82
Camera 35
Battery 53
Portability 76
Value for money 42
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2728128 vs 895533
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2680 vs 1015
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8358 vs 2920
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
  • Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $449

  • Higher performance (88/100 vs 56/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 35/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)
  • Better value for money (84/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 10 VII better?
  • Lighter: 168g vs 219g

  • Better portability (76/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs the Sony Xperia 10 VII, 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 56/100). 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 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (88/100 vs 56/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Sony Xperia 10 VII are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Sony Xperia 10 VII are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (80/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (76/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (84/100 vs 42/100).

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 VII: The Sony Xperia 10 VII is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi Turbo 5 Max Sony Xperia 10 VII
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500s Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
AnTuTu 2728128 895533
Geekbench Single 2680 1015
Geekbench Multi 8358 2920
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.1" OLED
Resolution 2772x1280 2340x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 9000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 30W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 13 MP
Front camera 20 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm 153.0×72.0×8.3 mm
Weight 219 g 168 g
Launch price $300 $449
Camera comparison
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Sony Xperia 10 VII
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 8MP
35
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Sony Xperia 10 VII
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
80
battery
Sony Xperia 10 VII
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless charging: no data
53
battery
Overall performance score

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

Redmi Turbo 5 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
71/100
2728128 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 10 VII Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
55/100 -204.6%
895533 AnTuTu

Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads Sony Xperia 10 VII by 204.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
$300
Sony Xperia 10 VII
$449

Launch price difference: $149. Redmi Turbo 5 Max was $149 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (88/100 vs 56/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Sony Xperia 10 VII are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Sony Xperia 10 VII are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (80/100 vs 53/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (76/100 vs 45/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VII (84/100 vs 42/100).

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

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 10 VII — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

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

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Sony Xperia 10 VII — 55/100.

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

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 56/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Turbo 5 Max over the Sony Xperia 10 VII?

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 VII is a better fit for everyday use.