Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs Tecno Spark 10C

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s, while the Tecno Spark 10C (2023) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A; launch prices were $300 and $100. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads — 71/100 vs 21/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,728,128 vs 153,667); the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Spark 10C doesn't; the Tecno Spark 10C is noticeably lighter (189g vs 219g).

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 10C by 50 points (71/100 vs 21/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Performance 88
Display 84
Camera 37
Battery 80
Portability 45
Value for money 84
Tecno Spark 10C
Performance 9
Display 32
Camera 10
Battery 43
Portability 60
Value for money 26
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2728128 vs 153667
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2680 vs 205
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8358 vs 846
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (88/100 vs 9/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Tecno Spark 10C better?
  • Lighter: 189g vs 219g
  • Cheaper at launch: $100 vs $300

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

Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs the Tecno Spark 10C, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 50 points higher (71/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (88/100 vs 9/100). 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 43/100). Value score: Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 84/100, Tecno Spark 10C — 26/100; 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 Spark 10C (88/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 10C (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 10C (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 10C (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 10C 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.
Tecno Spark 10C: The Tecno Spark 10C is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi Turbo 5 Max Tecno Spark 10C
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500s Unisoc SC9863A
AnTuTu 2728128 153667
Geekbench Single 2680 205
Geekbench Multi 8358 846
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 2772x1280 720x1612
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 9000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 18W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 16 Android, HIOS 8.6
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm 163.9×75.5×8.5 mm
Weight 219 g 189 g
Launch price $300 $100
Camera comparison
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Tecno Spark 10C
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Tecno Spark 10C
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
80
battery
Tecno Spark 10C
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi Turbo 5 Max and Tecno Spark 10C, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi Turbo 5 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
71/100
2728128 AnTuTu
Tecno Spark 10C Unisoc SC9863A
21/100 -1675.4%
153667 AnTuTu

Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads Tecno Spark 10C by 1675.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
$300
Tecno Spark 10C
$100

Launch price difference: $200. Tecno Spark 10C was $200 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 10C (88/100 vs 9/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 10C (84/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 10C (37/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 10C (80/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 10C 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 Tecno Spark 10C?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 10C by 50 points (71/100 vs 21/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Tecno Spark 10C?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Tecno Spark 10C — 21/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Tecno Spark 10C?

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 Tecno Spark 10C?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 9/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Turbo 5 Max over the Tecno Spark 10C?

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 Spark 10C is a better fit for everyday use.