Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs Vivo S50 Pro mini
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s, while the Vivo S50 Pro mini (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $300 and $485. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads — 79/100 vs 71/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 6500); the Vivo S50 Pro mini is faster in AnTuTu (2,974,201 vs 2,726,802); the Vivo S50 Pro mini is noticeably lighter (191g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Vivo S50 Pro mini
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 Max better?
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $485
- Overall rating 71/100
What makes Vivo S50 Pro mini better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2974201 vs 2726802
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 2725
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 8932
- Lighter: 191g vs 219g
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 89/100)
- Better camera (64/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 80/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs the Vivo S50 Pro mini, the Vivo S50 Pro mini scores 8 points higher (79/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (64/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 80/100, Vivo S50 Pro mini — 80/100; 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 Vivo S50 Pro mini and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (64/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (64/100 vs 45/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Turbo 5 Max | Vivo S50 Pro mini | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2726802 | 2974201 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2725 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8932 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm | 150.8×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 219 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $300 | $485 |
Camera comparison
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Turbo 5 Max and Vivo S50 Pro mini, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo S50 Pro mini leads Redmi Turbo 5 Max by 8.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $185. Redmi Turbo 5 Max was $185 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (64/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (64/100 vs 45/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini 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 S50 Pro mini?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Vivo S50 Pro mini — 79/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Vivo S50 Pro mini leads on camera score (64/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Turbo 5 Max over the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
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 S50 Pro mini is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.