Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s, while the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (2018) runs on the Snapdragon 845; launch prices were $300 and $649. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads — 70/100 vs 31/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 2870); the main camera is 50 MP vs 19 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,708,482 vs 595,284); the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact is noticeably lighter (168g vs 219g).
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact
- Higher AnTuTu: 2708482 vs 595284
- Better Geekbench Single: 2680 vs 563
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8358 vs 2006
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 2870 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 19MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $649
- Higher performance (87/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 49/100)
- Lighter: 168g vs 219g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 45/100)
Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 39 points higher (70/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (87/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (37/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 82/100, Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact — 0/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (87/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (84/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (37/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (80/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (63/100 vs 45/100).
| Specification | Redmi Turbo 5 Max | Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | Snapdragon 845 | |
| AnTuTu | 2708482 | 595284 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2680 | 563 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8358 | 2006 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 5.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 1080x2160 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 2870 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 19 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 8.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm | 135.0×65.0×12.1 mm | |
| Weight | 219 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $300 | $649 |
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact
- Main: 19MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact
- 5.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact
- 2870 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi Turbo 5 Max and Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact by 355.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $349. Redmi Turbo 5 Max was $349 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (87/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (84/100 vs 49/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (37/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact (80/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (63/100 vs 45/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact by 39 points (70/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (87/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Turbo 5 Max over the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact?
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 XZ2 Compact is a better fit for everyday use.