Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs TCL 501
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s, while the TCL 501 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads — 71/100 vs 14/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 5 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,100,039 vs 193,858); the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the TCL 501 doesn't; the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is thinner (8.2mm vs 9.7mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
TCL 501
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3100039 vs 193858
- Better Geekbench Single: 2725 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8932 vs 781
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 3000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 5MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 31/100)
- Better portability (45/100 vs 20/100)
What makes TCL 501 better?
- Overall rating 14/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs the TCL 501, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 57 points higher (71/100 vs 14/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (90/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (90/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (84/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the TCL 501 (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (80/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the TCL 501 (45/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Turbo 5 Max | TCL 501 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | MediaTek Helio G36 | |
| AnTuTu | 3100039 | 193858 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2725 | 189 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8932 | 781 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 540x1092 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 2 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm | 156.5×74.9×9.7 mm | |
| Weight | 219 g | — | |
| Launch price | $300 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
TCL 501
- Main: 5MP f/2.2
- Front: 2MP
Display comparison
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
TCL 501
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 540x1092
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
TCL 501
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Turbo 5 Max and TCL 501, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads TCL 501 by 1499.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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TCL 501
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (90/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (84/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the TCL 501 (37/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (80/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the TCL 501 (45/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the TCL 501?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the TCL 501 by 57 points (71/100 vs 14/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the TCL 501?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the TCL 501 — 14/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the TCL 501?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the TCL 501?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (90/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Turbo 5 Max over the TCL 501?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.