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 (2,726,802 vs 1,135,878); the Sony Xperia 5 III is noticeably lighter (168g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Sony Xperia 5 III
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2726802 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 2725 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8932 vs 3537
- 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 (89/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 5 III better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 219g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict
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 (89/100 vs 64/100). 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 — 80/100, Sony Xperia 5 III — 12/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (89/100 vs 64/100). 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Turbo 5 Max | Sony Xperia 5 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 2726802 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2725 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8932 | 3537 | |
| 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 |
Camera comparison
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Sony Xperia 5 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
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 140.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $699. Redmi Turbo 5 Max was $699 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (89/100 vs 64/100).
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).
Frequently asked questions
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 (89/100 vs 64/100).
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.