Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs Sony Xperia Pro-I

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s, while the Sony Xperia Pro-I (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $300 and $1799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads — 71/100 vs 50/100 (a 21-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 Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I by 21 points (71/100 vs 50/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Performance 88
Display 84
Camera 37
Battery 80
Portability 45
Value for money 84
Sony Xperia Pro-I
Performance 63
Display 90
Camera 20
Battery 35
Portability 43
Value for money 4
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 Max better?
  • 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 $1799

  • Higher performance (88/100 vs 63/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 20/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better portability (45/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Sony Xperia Pro-I better?
  • Lighter: 211g vs 219g

  • Better display (90/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs the Sony Xperia Pro-I, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 21 points higher (71/100 vs 50/100). 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 Pro-I — 4/100; 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 Pro-I (88/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (37/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (80/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Sony Xperia Pro-I are nearly equal (45/100 vs 43/100).

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 Pro-I: The Sony Xperia Pro-I is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi Turbo 5 Max Sony Xperia Pro-I
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500s Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 2728128 1119714
Geekbench Single 2680 1488
Geekbench Multi 8358 3373
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.5" OLED
Resolution 2772x1280 1644x3840
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 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 11
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP65/IP68
Dimensions 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm 166.0×72.0×8.9 mm
Weight 219 g 211 g
Launch price $300 $1799
Camera comparison
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Sony Xperia Pro-I
  • Main: 12MP f/f/2.0
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
20
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Sony Xperia Pro-I
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1644x3840
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
80
battery
Sony Xperia Pro-I
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
Overall performance score

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

Redmi Turbo 5 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
71/100
2728128 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia Pro-I Snapdragon 888
50/100 -143.6%
1119714 AnTuTu

Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads Sony Xperia Pro-I by 143.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
$300
Sony Xperia Pro-I
$1799

Launch price difference: $1499. Redmi Turbo 5 Max was $1499 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (88/100 vs 63/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (37/100 vs 20/100).

battery

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

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Sony Xperia Pro-I are nearly equal (45/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I by 21 points (71/100 vs 50/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Sony Xperia Pro-I?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Sony Xperia Pro-I — 50/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?

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 Pro-I?

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 Pro-I?

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 Pro-I is a better fit for active users.