Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs Vivo S16

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s, while the Vivo S16 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads — 71/100 vs 59/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,728,128 vs 1,010,069); the Vivo S16 is noticeably lighter (182g vs 219g).

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is noticeably better than the Vivo S16 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Performance 88
Display 84
Camera 37
Battery 80
Portability 45
Value for money
Vivo S16
Performance 61
Display 79
Camera 51
Battery 44
Portability 76
Value for money
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2728128 vs 1010069
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2680 vs 1298
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8358 vs 3520
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4600 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 66W

  • Higher performance (88/100 vs 61/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo S16 better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 182g vs 219g

  • Better camera (51/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better portability (76/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs the Vivo S16, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 12 points higher (71/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (88/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S16 leads (51/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Vivo S16 (88/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S16 is a bit better (51/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo S16 (80/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (76/100 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.
Vivo S16: The Vivo S16 is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi Turbo 5 Max Vivo S16
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500s Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 2728128 1010069
Geekbench Single 2680 1298
Geekbench Multi 8358 3520
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2772x1280 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 9000 mAh 4600 mAh
Charging 100W 66W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 20 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 13, Origin OS 3
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm 164.1×74.8×7.4 mm
Weight 219 g 182 g
Price $300
Camera comparison
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Vivo S16
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Vivo S16
  • 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 S16
  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi Turbo 5 Max and Vivo S16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi Turbo 5 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
71/100
2728128 AnTuTu
Vivo S16 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
59/100 -170.1%
1010069 AnTuTu

Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads Vivo S16 by 170.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
$300
Vivo S16
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Vivo S16 (88/100 vs 61/100).

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 S16 is a bit better (51/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo S16 (80/100 vs 44/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo S16 significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (76/100 vs 45/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Vivo S16?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is noticeably better than the Vivo S16 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

What is the rating of the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Vivo S16?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Vivo S16 — 59/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Vivo S16?

The Vivo S16 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Vivo S16?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 61/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Turbo 5 Max over the Vivo S16?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo S16 is a better fit for active users.