Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s, while the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (2018) runs on the Snapdragon 630; launch prices were $300 and $449. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads — 71/100 vs 19/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 3580); the main camera is 50 MP vs 23 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,726,802 vs 215,323); the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is thinner (8.2mm vs 9.5mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2726802 vs 215323
- Better Geekbench Single: 2725 vs 181
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8932 vs 960
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 3580 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 23MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 219g vs 221g
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $449
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 15/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 18/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 13/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (45/100 vs 30/100)
What makes Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra better?
- Overall rating 19/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 52 points higher (71/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (89/100 vs 15/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (37/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 13/100). Value score: Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 80/100, Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra — 0/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (89/100 vs 15/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (84/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (37/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (80/100 vs 13/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (45/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Turbo 5 Max | Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | Snapdragon 630 | |
| AnTuTu | 2726802 | 215323 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2725 | 181 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8932 | 960 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 1080x1920 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 3580 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 23 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 8.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm | 163.0×80.0×9.5 mm | |
| Weight | 219 g | 221 g | |
| Launch price | $300 | $449 |
Camera comparison
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra
- Main: 23MP f/2.0
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x1920
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra
- 3580 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Turbo 5 Max and Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra by 1166.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
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 XA2 Ultra (89/100 vs 15/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (84/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (37/100 vs 18/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (80/100 vs 13/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (45/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra by 52 points (71/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra — 19/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 18/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (89/100 vs 15/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Turbo 5 Max over the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.