Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs Tecno Pova 6

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s, while the Tecno Pova 6 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99 Ultimate; launch prices were $300 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads — 71/100 vs 47/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP.

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 6 by 24 points (71/100 vs 47/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Performance 88
Display 84
Camera 37
Battery 80
Portability 45
Value for money 84
Tecno Pova 6
Performance 38
Display 66
Camera 39
Battery 61
Portability 56
Value for money 56
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 Max better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2680 vs 760
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8358 vs 1890
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 6000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 70W

  • Higher performance (88/100 vs 38/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Tecno Pova 6 better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 206g vs 219g
  • Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $300

  • Better camera (39/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better portability (56/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs the Tecno Pova 6, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 24 points higher (71/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (88/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 61/100). Value score: Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 84/100, Tecno Pova 6 — 56/100; 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 Tecno Pova 6 (88/100 vs 38/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 6 (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 6 and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 6 (80/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova 6 is a bit better (56/100 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 Pova 6: The Tecno Pova 6 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi Turbo 5 Max Tecno Pova 6
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500s MediaTek Helio G99 Ultimate
AnTuTu 2728128
Geekbench Single 2680 760
Geekbench Multi 8358 1890
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 2772x1280 1080x2460
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 9000 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 100W 70W
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 14, HIOS 14
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP53
Dimensions 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm 166.2×76.8×7.9 mm
Weight 219 g 206 g
Launch price $300 $200
Camera comparison
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Tecno Pova 6
  • Main: 108MP
  • Front: 8MP
39
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Tecno Pova 6
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
80
battery
Tecno Pova 6
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 70W
  • No wireless charging
61
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
$300
Tecno Pova 6
$200

Launch price difference: $100. Tecno Pova 6 was $100 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 6 (88/100 vs 38/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 6 (84/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 6 and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 6 (80/100 vs 61/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova 6 is a bit better (56/100 vs 45/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Tecno Pova 6?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 6 by 24 points (71/100 vs 47/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Tecno Pova 6?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Tecno Pova 6 — 47/100.

Which is more powerful: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Tecno Pova 6?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 38/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Turbo 5 Max over the Tecno Pova 6?

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 Pova 6 is a better fit for everyday use.