Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs Tecno Spark 40

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s, while the Tecno Spark 40 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81; launch prices were $300 and $120. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads — 71/100 vs 36/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,728,128 vs 358,383); the Tecno Spark 40 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 219g).

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 by 35 points (71/100 vs 36/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Performance 88
Display 84
Camera 37
Battery 80
Portability 45
Value for money 84
Tecno Spark 40
Performance 30
Display 44
Camera 29
Battery 48
Portability 64
Value for money 54
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2728128 vs 358383
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2680 vs 432
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8358 vs 1416
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (88/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 29/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Tecno Spark 40 better?
  • Lighter: 192g vs 219g
  • Cheaper at launch: $120 vs $300

  • Better portability (64/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs the Tecno Spark 40, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 35 points higher (71/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (88/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 84/100, Tecno Spark 40 — 54/100; 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 40 (88/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (84/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (80/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (64/100 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 40: The Tecno Spark 40 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi Turbo 5 Max Tecno Spark 40
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500s MediaTek Helio G81
AnTuTu 2728128 358383
Geekbench Single 2680 432
Geekbench Multi 8358 1416
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 2772x1280 1612x720
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 9000 mAh 5200 mAh
Charging 100W 15W
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP64
Dimensions 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm 167.7×77.9×8.0 mm
Weight 219 g 192 g
Launch price $300 $120
Camera comparison
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Tecno Spark 40
  • Main: 48MP
  • Front: 8MP
29
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Tecno Spark 40
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1612x720
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
80
battery
Tecno Spark 40
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi Turbo 5 Max and Tecno Spark 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi Turbo 5 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
71/100
2728128 AnTuTu
Tecno Spark 40 MediaTek Helio G81
36/100 -661.2%
358383 AnTuTu

Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads Tecno Spark 40 by 661.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
$300
Tecno Spark 40
$120

Launch price difference: $180. Tecno Spark 40 was $180 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (88/100 vs 30/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (84/100 vs 44/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 29/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (80/100 vs 48/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (64/100 vs 45/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Tecno Spark 40?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 by 35 points (71/100 vs 36/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Tecno Spark 40?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Tecno Spark 40 — 36/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Tecno Spark 40?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 29/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Tecno Spark 40?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 30/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Turbo 5 Max over the Tecno Spark 40?

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 40 is a better fit for everyday use.