Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs Vivo iQOO Neo8

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s, while the Vivo iQOO Neo8 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads — 70/100 vs 62/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,708,482 vs 1,425,446); the Vivo iQOO Neo8 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 219g).

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max edges out the Vivo iQOO Neo8 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Performance 87
Display 84
Camera 37
Battery 80
Portability 45
Value for money 82
Vivo iQOO Neo8
Performance 71
Display 94
Camera 32
Battery 64
Portability 59
Value for money
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2708482 vs 1425446
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2680 vs 1761
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8358 vs 4688
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh

  • Higher performance (87/100 vs 71/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 32/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo8 better?
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 192g vs 219g

  • Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
  • Better portability (59/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs the Vivo iQOO Neo8, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 8 points higher (70/100 vs 62/100). 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 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo8 (87/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo8 (80/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo8 is a bit better (59/100 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 Neo8: The Vivo iQOO Neo8 is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi Turbo 5 Max Vivo iQOO Neo8
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 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 9000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 120W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 Android 13, Funtouch 13 or OriginOS 3 (China)
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm 164.7×77.0×8.5 mm
Weight 219 g 192 g
Launch price $300
Camera comparison
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Vivo iQOO Neo8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Front: 16MP
32
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Vivo iQOO Neo8
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
80
battery
Vivo iQOO Neo8
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
64
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi Turbo 5 Max and Vivo iQOO Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi Turbo 5 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
70/100
2708482 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO Neo8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
62/100 -90.0%
1425446 AnTuTu

Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads Vivo iQOO Neo8 by 90.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
$300
Vivo iQOO Neo8
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo8 (87/100 vs 71/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo8 (80/100 vs 64/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo8 is a bit better (59/100 vs 45/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Vivo iQOO Neo8?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max edges out the Vivo iQOO Neo8 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Vivo iQOO Neo8?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo8 — 62/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Vivo iQOO Neo8?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 32/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Vivo iQOO Neo8?

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 Neo8?

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 Neo8 is a better fit for active users.