Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs Sony Xperia 5 III
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s, while the Sony Xperia 5 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $300 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads — 71/100 vs 51/100 (a 20-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 (2,728,128 vs 1,119,714); the Sony Xperia 5 III is noticeably lighter (168g vs 219g).
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Sony Xperia 5 III
- Higher AnTuTu: 2728128 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 2680 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8358 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $999
- Higher performance (88/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 35/100)
- Lighter: 168g vs 219g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 45/100)
Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs the Sony Xperia 5 III, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 20 points higher (71/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (88/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (37/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 84/100, Sony Xperia 5 III — 14/100; 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 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (88/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (37/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (80/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (76/100 vs 45/100).
| Specification | Redmi Turbo 5 Max | Sony Xperia 5 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 2728128 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2680 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8358 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 30W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| 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 | 157.0×68.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 219 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $300 | $999 |
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Sony Xperia 5 III
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi Turbo 5 Max and Sony Xperia 5 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads Sony Xperia 5 III by 143.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $699. Redmi Turbo 5 Max was $699 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (88/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (37/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (80/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (76/100 vs 45/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III by 20 points (71/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Sony Xperia 5 III — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Sony Xperia 5 III?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Turbo 5 Max over the Sony Xperia 5 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 5 III is a better fit for active users.