Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs Vivo iQOO 9T
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s, while the Vivo iQOO 9T (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads — 70/100 vs 61/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4700); the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,708,482 vs 1,425,446).
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Vivo iQOO 9T
- Higher AnTuTu: 2708482 vs 1425446
- Better Geekbench Single: 2680 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8358 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4700 mAh
- Higher performance (87/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Lighter: 206g vs 219g
- Better camera (42/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (53/100 vs 45/100)
Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs the Vivo iQOO 9T, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 9 points higher (70/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (87/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9T (87/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 9T is a bit better (42/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9T (80/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 9T is a bit better (53/100 vs 45/100).
| Specification | Redmi Turbo 5 Max | Vivo iQOO 9T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 2708482 | 1425446 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2680 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8358 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 4700 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, Funtouch 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 219 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $300 | — |
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo iQOO 9T
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 9T
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 9T
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi Turbo 5 Max and Vivo iQOO 9T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads Vivo iQOO 9T by 90.0% in our overall performance rating.
Vivo iQOO 9T
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9T (87/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 9T is a bit better (42/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9T (80/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 9T is a bit better (53/100 vs 45/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Vivo iQOO 9T?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max edges out the Vivo iQOO 9T by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Vivo iQOO 9T?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Vivo iQOO 9T — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Vivo iQOO 9T?
The Vivo iQOO 9T leads on camera score (42/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Vivo iQOO 9T?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (87/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Turbo 5 Max over the Vivo iQOO 9T?
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 9T is a better fit for active users.