Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs Vivo S21 Pro
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s, while the Vivo S21 Pro (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9300+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo S21 Pro leads — 79/100 vs 71/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5500); the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,728,128 vs 2,351,914).
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Vivo S21 Pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 2728128 vs 2351914
- Better Geekbench Single: 2680 vs 2250
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8358 vs 7315
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Higher performance (88/100 vs 83/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs the Vivo S21 Pro, the Vivo S21 Pro scores 8 points higher (79/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S21 Pro leads (81/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (88/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo S21 Pro and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S21 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (81/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Vivo S21 Pro (80/100 vs 64/100).
| Specification | Redmi Turbo 5 Max | Vivo S21 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ | |
| AnTuTu | 2728128 | 2351914 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2680 | 2250 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8358 | 7315 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 219 g | — | |
| Launch price | $300 | — |
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo S21 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo S21 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo S21 Pro
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi Turbo 5 Max and Vivo S21 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads Vivo S21 Pro by 16.0% in our overall performance rating.
Vivo S21 Pro
Price unknownperformance
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 S21 Pro and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo S21 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (81/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Vivo S21 Pro (80/100 vs 64/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Vivo S21 Pro?
The Vivo S21 Pro edges out the Redmi Turbo 5 Max by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Vivo S21 Pro?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Vivo S21 Pro — 79/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Vivo S21 Pro?
The Vivo S21 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Vivo S21 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 S21 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 S21 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.