Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs Vivo S18e
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s, while the Vivo S18e (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads — 71/100 vs 53/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4800); the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,728,128 vs 971,424); the Vivo S18e is noticeably lighter (193g vs 219g).
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Vivo S18e
- Higher AnTuTu: 2728128 vs 971424
- Better Geekbench Single: 2680 vs 1167
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8358 vs 2577
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher performance (88/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
- Lighter: 193g vs 219g
- Better portability (66/100 vs 45/100)
Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs the Vivo S18e, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 18 points higher (71/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (88/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo S18e (88/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). 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 S18e (80/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S18e notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (66/100 vs 45/100).
| Specification | Redmi Turbo 5 Max | Vivo S18e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 2728128 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2680 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8358 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, OriginOS 4 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm | 162.4×74.9×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 219 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $300 | — |
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo S18e
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo S18e
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo S18e
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi Turbo 5 Max and Vivo S18e, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads Vivo S18e by 180.8% in our overall performance rating.
Vivo S18e
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo S18e (88/100 vs 57/100).
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 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 S18e (80/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo S18e notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (66/100 vs 45/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Vivo S18e?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is noticeably better than the Vivo S18e — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Vivo S18e?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Vivo S18e — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Vivo S18e?
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 S18e?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Turbo 5 Max over the Vivo S18e?
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 S18e is a better fit for everyday use.