Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $300 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 71/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 7400); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 2,726,802).

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is noticeably better than the Redmi Turbo 5 Max — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Redmi Turbo 5 Max

Performance 89
Display 84
Camera 37
Battery 80
Portability 45
Value for money 80

Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra

Performance 99
Display 99
Camera 78
Battery 92
Portability 35
Value for money 92

What makes Redmi Turbo 5 Max better?

  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 7400 mAh
  • Lighter: 219g vs 227g
  • Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $799

  • Better portability (45/100 vs 35/100)

What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 2726802
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2725
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 8932
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (99/100 vs 89/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 37/100)
  • Longer battery life (92/100 vs 80/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 84/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 18 points higher (89/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 80/100). Value score: Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 80/100, Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 92/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (99/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (78/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (92/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (45/100 vs 35/100).

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.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra: The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Redmi Turbo 5 Max Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500s Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 2726802 4602290
Geekbench Single 2725 3639
Geekbench Multi 8932 11047
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2772x1280 1440x3168
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 9000 mAh 7400 mAh
Charging 100W 120W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 20 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB / 24GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 8000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm
Weight 219 g 227 g
Launch price $300 $799

Camera comparison

Redmi Turbo 5 Max

  • Main: 50MP f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera

Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera

Display comparison

Redmi Turbo 5 Max

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display

Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display

Battery and charging

Redmi Turbo 5 Max

  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
80
battery

Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra

  • 7400 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 50W
92
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Redmi Turbo 5 Max and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi Turbo 5 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
71/100
2726802 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
89/100 +40.8%
4602290 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Redmi Turbo 5 Max by 40.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Redmi Turbo 5 Max

$300

Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra

$799

Launch price difference: $499. Redmi Turbo 5 Max was $499 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (99/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (78/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (92/100 vs 80/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (45/100 vs 35/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is noticeably better than the Redmi Turbo 5 Max — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

What is the rating of the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 89/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Turbo 5 Max over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.