Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs Tecno Camon 18 Premier

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s, while the Tecno Camon 18 Premier (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96. 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 4750); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,728,128 vs 493,222); the Tecno Camon 18 Premier is noticeably lighter (200g vs 219g).

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 Premier 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
Tecno Camon 18 Premier
Performance 41
Display 79
Camera 53
Battery 41
Portability 57
Value for money
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2728128 vs 493222
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2680 vs 678
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8358 vs 1895
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4750 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 33W

  • Higher performance (88/100 vs 41/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Tecno Camon 18 Premier better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 200g vs 219g

  • Better camera (53/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better portability (57/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs the Tecno Camon 18 Premier, 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 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 18 Premier leads (53/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 Premier (88/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 18 Premier notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (53/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 Premier (80/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 18 Premier is a bit better (57/100 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.
Tecno Camon 18 Premier: The Tecno Camon 18 Premier is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi Turbo 5 Max Tecno Camon 18 Premier
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500s MediaTek Helio G96
AnTuTu 2728128 493222
Geekbench Single 2680 678
Geekbench Multi 8358 1895
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2772x1280 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 9000 mAh 4750 mAh
Charging 100W 33W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 20 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 11, HIOS 8.0
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 550 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm 163.8×75.9×8.2 mm
Weight 219 g 200 g
Launch price $300
Camera comparison
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Tecno Camon 18 Premier
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
53
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Tecno Camon 18 Premier
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
80
battery
Tecno Camon 18 Premier
  • 4750 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
41
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi Turbo 5 Max and Tecno Camon 18 Premier, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi Turbo 5 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
71/100
2728128 AnTuTu
Tecno Camon 18 Premier MediaTek Helio G96
50/100 -453.1%
493222 AnTuTu

Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads Tecno Camon 18 Premier by 453.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
$300
Tecno Camon 18 Premier
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 Premier (88/100 vs 41/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 18 Premier notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (53/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 Premier (80/100 vs 41/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 18 Premier is a bit better (57/100 vs 45/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Tecno Camon 18 Premier?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 Premier by 21 points (71/100 vs 50/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Tecno Camon 18 Premier?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Tecno Camon 18 Premier — 50/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Tecno Camon 18 Premier?

The Tecno Camon 18 Premier leads on camera score (53/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Tecno Camon 18 Premier?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Turbo 5 Max over the Tecno Camon 18 Premier?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Tecno Camon 18 Premier is a better fit for everyday use.