Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s, while the Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9300+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro leads — 73/100 vs 71/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5160); the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,728,128 vs 2,351,914); the Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro is noticeably lighter (190g vs 219g).

The Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro edges out the Redmi Turbo 5 Max by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Performance 88
Display 84
Camera 37
Battery 80
Portability 45
Value for money 84
Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro
Performance 83
Display 94
Camera 52
Battery 67
Portability 65
Value for money
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2728128 vs 2351914
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2680 vs 2250
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8358 vs 7315
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5160 mAh

  • Higher performance (88/100 vs 83/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 67/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro better?
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 190g vs 219g

  • Better camera (52/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
  • Better portability (65/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs the Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro, the Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro scores 2 points higher (73/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro leads (52/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (88/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (52/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (80/100 vs 67/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (65/100 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 Neo9S Pro: The Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi Turbo 5 Max Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500s MediaTek Dimensity 9300+
AnTuTu 2728128 2351914
Geekbench Single 2680 2250
Geekbench Multi 8358 7315
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2772x1280 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 9000 mAh 5160 mAh
Charging 100W 120W
Main camera 50 MP 50 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 14, OriginOS 4
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 1400 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm 163.5×75.7×8.0 mm
Weight 219 g 190 g
Launch price $300
Camera comparison
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro
  • 6.8" LTPO 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 Neo9S Pro
  • 5160 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
67
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi Turbo 5 Max and Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi Turbo 5 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
71/100
2728128 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro MediaTek Dimensity 9300+
73/100 -16.0%
2351914 AnTuTu

Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro by 16.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
$300
Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (88/100 vs 83/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (52/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (80/100 vs 67/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (65/100 vs 45/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro?

The Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro edges out the Redmi Turbo 5 Max by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro — 73/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro?

The Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 83/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Turbo 5 Max over the Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro?

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 Neo9S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.