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; estimated prices are $300 and $485. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads — 71/100 vs 61/100 (a 10-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 (3,068,952 vs 2,728,128).

The Vivo S50 Pro mini is noticeably better than the Redmi Turbo 5 Max — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Performance 58
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 80
Design 50
Value for money 89
Vivo S50 Pro mini
Performance 68
Display 100
Camera 62
Battery 73
Design 61
Value for money 76
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 Max better?
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 6500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
  • Cheaper: $300 vs $485

  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 73/100)
  • Better value for money (89/100 vs 76/100)
What makes Vivo S50 Pro mini better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 2728128
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 2680
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 8358

  • Higher performance (68/100 vs 58/100)
  • Better camera (62/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (61/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs the Vivo S50 Pro mini, the Vivo S50 Pro mini scores 10 points higher (71/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (68/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (62/100 vs 32/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (89/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini is a bit better (68/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (62/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (80/100 vs 73/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini is a bit better (61/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (89/100 vs 76/100).

Redmi Turbo 5 Max: The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo S50 Pro mini: The Vivo S50 Pro mini is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi Turbo 5 Max Vivo S50 Pro mini
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500s Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
AnTuTu 2728128 3068952
Geekbench Single 2680 2903
Geekbench Multi 8358 9602
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 191 g
Price $300 $485
Camera comparison
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Vivo S50 Pro mini
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
62
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo S50 Pro mini
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2640
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
80
battery
Vivo S50 Pro mini
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
73
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi Turbo 5 Max and Vivo S50 Pro mini, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi Turbo 5 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
61/100
2728128 AnTuTu
Vivo S50 Pro mini Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
71/100 +11.1%
3068952 AnTuTu

Vivo S50 Pro mini leads Redmi Turbo 5 Max by 11.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
$300
Vivo S50 Pro mini
$485

Price difference: $185. Redmi Turbo 5 Max is cheaper by $185.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini is a bit better (68/100 vs 58/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (62/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (80/100 vs 73/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini is a bit better (61/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (89/100 vs 76/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?

The Vivo S50 Pro mini is noticeably better than the Redmi Turbo 5 Max — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

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 61/100, the Vivo S50 Pro mini — 71/100.

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 (62/100 vs 32/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?

The Vivo S50 Pro mini leads on performance (68/100 vs 58/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Turbo 5 Max over the Vivo S50 Pro mini?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo S50 Pro mini is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.