Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs Vivo iQOO 15T

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $300 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 75/100 vs 61/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 8000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 2,728,128).

The Vivo iQOO 15T is noticeably better than the Redmi Turbo 5 Max — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Performance 58
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 80
Design 50
Value for money 89
Vivo iQOO 15T
Performance 82
Display 100
Camera 63
Battery 74
Design 30
Value for money 75
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 Max better?
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 8000 mAh
  • Cheaper: $300 vs $499

  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 74/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better value for money (89/100 vs 75/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 2728128
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 2680
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 8358
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (82/100 vs 58/100)
  • Better camera (63/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 14 points higher (75/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (82/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (63/100 vs 32/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (89/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (82/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (63/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (80/100 vs 74/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (50/100 vs 30/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (89/100 vs 75/100).

Redmi Turbo 5 Max: The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo iQOO 15T: The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi Turbo 5 Max Vivo iQOO 15T
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500s MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 2728128 3815522
Geekbench Single 2680 3228
Geekbench Multi 8358 9553
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2772x1280 1440x3168
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 9000 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 100W 100W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Front camera 20 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm
Weight 216 g
Price $300 $499
Camera comparison
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
63
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
80
battery
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
74
battery
Overall performance score

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

Redmi Turbo 5 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
61/100
2728128 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 15T MediaTek Dimensity 9500
75/100 +28.5%
3815522 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15T leads Redmi Turbo 5 Max by 28.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
$300
Vivo iQOO 15T
$499

Price difference: $199. Redmi Turbo 5 Max is cheaper by $199.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (82/100 vs 58/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (63/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (80/100 vs 74/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (50/100 vs 30/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (89/100 vs 75/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Vivo iQOO 15T is noticeably better than the Redmi Turbo 5 Max — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

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

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 75/100.

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

The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (63/100 vs 32/100).

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

The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (82/100 vs 58/100).

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

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