Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs Vivo V23e

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s, while the Vivo V23e (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads — 70/100 vs 49/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4050); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,708,482 vs 493,222); the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo V23e doesn't; the Vivo V23e is noticeably lighter (172g vs 219g).

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V23e by 21 points (70/100 vs 49/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Performance 87
Display 84
Camera 37
Battery 80
Portability 45
Value for money 82
Vivo V23e
Performance 41
Display 84
Camera 51
Battery 28
Portability 83
Value for money
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2708482 vs 493222
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2680 vs 678
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8358 vs 1895
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4050 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 44W

  • Higher performance (87/100 vs 41/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 28/100)
What makes Vivo V23e better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 172g vs 219g

  • Better camera (51/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better portability (83/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs the Vivo V23e, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 21 points higher (70/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (87/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo V23e leads (51/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V23e (87/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo V23e is a bit better (51/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V23e (80/100 vs 28/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V23e significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (83/100 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, budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo V23e: The Vivo V23e is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi Turbo 5 Max Vivo V23e
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500s MediaTek Helio G96
AnTuTu 2708482 493222
Geekbench Single 2680 678
Geekbench Multi 8358 1895
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 2772x1280 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 9000 mAh 4050 mAh
Charging 100W 44W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 20 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 11, Funtouch 12
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm 160.9×74.3×7.4 mm
Weight 219 g 172 g
Launch price $300
Camera comparison
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Vivo V23e
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Vivo V23e
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
84
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
80
battery
Vivo V23e
  • 4050 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
28
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi Turbo 5 Max and Vivo V23e, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi Turbo 5 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
70/100
2708482 AnTuTu
Vivo V23e MediaTek Helio G96
49/100 -449.1%
493222 AnTuTu

Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads Vivo V23e by 449.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
$300
Vivo V23e
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V23e (87/100 vs 41/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo V23e is a bit better (51/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V23e (80/100 vs 28/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo V23e significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (83/100 vs 45/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Vivo V23e?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V23e by 21 points (70/100 vs 49/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Vivo V23e?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Vivo V23e — 49/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Vivo V23e?

The Vivo V23e leads on camera score (51/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Vivo V23e?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (87/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Turbo 5 Max over the Vivo V23e?

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 V23e is a better fit for everyday use.