Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs Vivo iQOO Z7

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads — 61/100 vs 26/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't.

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 by 35 points (61/100 vs 26/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Performance 58
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 80
Design 50
Value for money 89
Vivo iQOO Z7
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 37
Battery 30
Design 83
Value for money 55
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 Max better?
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (58/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (89/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Better camera (37/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 35 points higher (61/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (58/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 30/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (58/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (37/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (80/100 vs 30/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (83/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (89/100 vs 55/100).

Redmi Turbo 5 Max: The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo iQOO Z7: The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi Turbo 5 Max Vivo iQOO Z7
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500s MediaTek Dimensity 920
AnTuTu 2728128
Geekbench Single 2680
Geekbench Multi 8358
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 2772x1280 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 9000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 100W 44W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 13, Funtouch 13
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 1300 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68 IP54
Dimensions 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm
Weight 173 g
Price $300
Camera comparison
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
80
battery
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
30
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
$300
Vivo iQOO Z7
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (58/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (37/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (80/100 vs 30/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (83/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (89/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 by 35 points (61/100 vs 26/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 32/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (58/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Turbo 5 Max over the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.