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 — 71/100 vs 61/100 (a 10-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 (2,726,802 vs 1,420,808).

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO 9T — the overall rating gap is 10 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 9T

Performance 71
Display 79
Camera 42
Battery 58
Portability 53
Value for money —

What makes Redmi Turbo 5 Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 2726802 vs 1420808
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2725 vs 1761
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8932 vs 4688
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4700 mAh

  • Higher performance (89/100 vs 71/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 58/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)

What makes Vivo iQOO 9T better?

  • Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
  • Lighter: 206g vs 219g

  • Better camera (42/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better portability (53/100 vs 45/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs the Vivo iQOO 9T, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 10 points higher (71/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (89/100 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 (89/100 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).

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 9T: The Vivo iQOO 9T is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Redmi Turbo 5 Max Vivo iQOO 9T
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500s Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 2726802 1420808
Geekbench Single 2725 1761
Geekbench Multi 8932 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 —

Camera comparison

Redmi Turbo 5 Max

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

Vivo iQOO 9T

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 16MP
42
camera

Display comparison

Redmi Turbo 5 Max

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

Vivo iQOO 9T

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Battery and charging

Redmi Turbo 5 Max

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

Vivo iQOO 9T

  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
58
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Redmi Turbo 5 Max and Vivo iQOO 9T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi Turbo 5 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
71/100
2726802 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 9T Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
61/100 -91.9%
1420808 AnTuTu

Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads Vivo iQOO 9T by 91.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Redmi Turbo 5 Max

$300

Vivo iQOO 9T

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9T (89/100 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).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Vivo iQOO 9T?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO 9T — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

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 71/100, 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 (89/100 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.