Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs Vivo iQOO Z11

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s, while the Vivo iQOO Z11 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500; launch prices were $300 and $290. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads — 71/100 vs 65/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z11 has the bigger battery (9020 mAh vs 9000); the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,726,802 vs 2,120,347).

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max edges out the Vivo iQOO Z11 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Redmi Turbo 5 Max

Performance 89
Display 84
Camera 37
Battery 80
Portability 45
Value for money 80

Vivo iQOO Z11

Performance 77
Display 89
Camera 32
Battery 78
Portability 40
Value for money 70

What makes Redmi Turbo 5 Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 2726802 vs 2120347
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2725 vs 1555
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8932 vs 6405
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
  • Lighter: 219g vs 228g

  • Higher performance (89/100 vs 77/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 32/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 78/100)
  • Better portability (45/100 vs 40/100)

What makes Vivo iQOO Z11 better?

  • Bigger battery: 9020 vs 9000 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
  • Cheaper at launch: $290 vs $300

  • Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs the Vivo iQOO Z11, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 6 points higher (71/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (89/100 vs 77/100). Value score: Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 80/100, Vivo iQOO Z11 — 70/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (89/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 is a bit better (89/100 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 and the Vivo iQOO Z11 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (45/100 vs 40/100).

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 Z11: The Vivo iQOO Z11 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.

Specs comparison

Specification Redmi Turbo 5 Max Vivo iQOO Z11
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500s MediaTek Dimensity 8500
AnTuTu 2726802 2120347
Geekbench Single 2725 1555
Geekbench Multi 8932 6405
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2772x1280 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 165 Hz
Battery 9000 mAh 9020 mAh
Charging 100W 90W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 5000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm 163.7×76.2×8.3 mm
Weight 219 g 228 g
Launch price $300 $290

Camera comparison

Redmi Turbo 5 Max

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

Vivo iQOO Z11

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
32
camera

Display comparison

Redmi Turbo 5 Max

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

Vivo iQOO Z11

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
89
display

Battery and charging

Redmi Turbo 5 Max

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

Vivo iQOO Z11

  • 9020 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
78
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Redmi Turbo 5 Max and Vivo iQOO Z11, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi Turbo 5 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
71/100
2726802 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO Z11 MediaTek Dimensity 8500
65/100 -28.6%
2120347 AnTuTu

Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads Vivo iQOO Z11 by 28.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Redmi Turbo 5 Max

$300

Vivo iQOO Z11

$290

Launch price difference: $10. Vivo iQOO Z11 was $10 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (89/100 vs 77/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11 is a bit better (89/100 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 and the Vivo iQOO Z11 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (45/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Vivo iQOO Z11?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max edges out the Vivo iQOO Z11 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Vivo iQOO Z11?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Vivo iQOO Z11 — 65/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Vivo iQOO Z11?

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 Z11?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (89/100 vs 77/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Turbo 5 Max over the Vivo iQOO Z11?

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 Z11 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.