Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs Sony Xperia 5 V

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s, while the Sony Xperia 5 V (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads — 71/100 vs 67/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,726,802 vs 1,774,668); the Sony Xperia 5 V is noticeably lighter (182g vs 219g).

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max edges out the Sony Xperia 5 V by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Redmi Turbo 5 Max

Performance 89
Display 84
Camera 37
Battery 80
Portability 45
Value for money 80

Sony Xperia 5 V

Performance 76
Display 84
Camera 56
Battery 53
Portability 63
Value for money —

What makes Redmi Turbo 5 Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 2726802 vs 1774668
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2725 vs 2004
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8932 vs 5311
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Higher performance (89/100 vs 76/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 53/100)

What makes Sony Xperia 5 V better?

  • Lighter: 182g vs 219g

  • Better camera (56/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better portability (63/100 vs 45/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs the Sony Xperia 5 V, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 4 points higher (71/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (89/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V leads (56/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (89/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100. In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (56/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (80/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (63/100 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 5 V: The Sony Xperia 5 V is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Redmi Turbo 5 Max Sony Xperia 5 V
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500s Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
AnTuTu 2726802 1774668
Geekbench Single 2725 2004
Geekbench Multi 8932 5311
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.1" OLED
Resolution 2772x1280 1080x2520
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 9000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 30W
DXOMark (camera) — 118
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 12 MP
Front camera 20 MP 12 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 13
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP65
Dimensions 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm 154.0×68.0×8.6 mm
Weight 219 g 182 g
Launch price $300 —

Camera comparison

Redmi Turbo 5 Max

  • Main: 50MP f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera

Sony Xperia 5 V

  • Main: 48MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
56
camera

Display comparison

Redmi Turbo 5 Max

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display

Sony Xperia 5 V

  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2520
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display

Battery and charging

Redmi Turbo 5 Max

  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
80
battery

Sony Xperia 5 V

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
53
battery

Overall performance score

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

Redmi Turbo 5 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
71/100
2726802 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 5 V Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
67/100 -53.7%
1774668 AnTuTu

Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads Sony Xperia 5 V by 53.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Redmi Turbo 5 Max

$300

Sony Xperia 5 V

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (89/100 vs 76/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (56/100 vs 37/100).

battery

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

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (63/100 vs 45/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Sony Xperia 5 V?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max edges out the Sony Xperia 5 V by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

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

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Sony Xperia 5 V — 67/100.

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

The Sony Xperia 5 V leads on camera score (56/100 vs 37/100).

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

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (89/100 vs 76/100).

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

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 V is a better fit for active users.