Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs TCL 50 SE

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s, while the TCL 50 SE (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads — 71/100 vs 37/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5010); the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,726,802 vs 365,001); the TCL 50 SE is noticeably lighter (195g vs 219g).

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the TCL 50 SE by 34 points (71/100 vs 37/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Redmi Turbo 5 Max

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

TCL 50 SE

Performance 29
Display 54
Camera 30
Battery 46
Portability 60
Value for money —

What makes Redmi Turbo 5 Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 2726802 vs 365001
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2725 vs 430
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8932 vs 1375
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5010 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (89/100 vs 29/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 54/100)

What makes TCL 50 SE better?

  • Lighter: 195g vs 219g

  • Better portability (60/100 vs 45/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs the TCL 50 SE, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 34 points higher (71/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (89/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the TCL 50 SE (89/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the TCL 50 SE (84/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the TCL 50 SE (80/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the TCL 50 SE notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (60/100 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.

Specs comparison

Specification Redmi Turbo 5 Max TCL 50 SE
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500s MediaTek Helio G88
AnTuTu 2726802 365001
Geekbench Single 2725 430
Geekbench Multi 8932 1375
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 2772x1280 1080x2460
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 9000 mAh 5010 mAh
Charging 100W 33W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 14
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 550 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 —
Dimensions 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm 168.2×75.5×8.1 mm
Weight 219 g 195 g
Launch price $300 —

Camera comparison

Redmi Turbo 5 Max

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

TCL 50 SE

  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera

Display comparison

Redmi Turbo 5 Max

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

TCL 50 SE

  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
54
display

Battery and charging

Redmi Turbo 5 Max

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

TCL 50 SE

  • 5010 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
46
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Redmi Turbo 5 Max and TCL 50 SE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi Turbo 5 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
71/100
2726802 AnTuTu
TCL 50 SE MediaTek Helio G88
37/100 -647.1%
365001 AnTuTu

Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads TCL 50 SE by 647.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Redmi Turbo 5 Max

$300

TCL 50 SE

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the TCL 50 SE (89/100 vs 29/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the TCL 50 SE (84/100 vs 54/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the TCL 50 SE (80/100 vs 46/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the TCL 50 SE notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (60/100 vs 45/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the TCL 50 SE?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the TCL 50 SE by 34 points (71/100 vs 37/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the TCL 50 SE?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the TCL 50 SE — 37/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the TCL 50 SE?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the TCL 50 SE?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (89/100 vs 29/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Turbo 5 Max over the TCL 50 SE?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.