Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs Vivo Y05

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s, while the Vivo Y05 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7225; launch prices were $300 and $90. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads — 71/100 vs 33/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 6500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y05 doesn't.

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05 by 38 points (71/100 vs 33/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Performance 88
Display 84
Camera 37
Battery 80
Portability 45
Value for money 84
Vivo Y05
Performance 31
Display 55
Camera 10
Battery 53
Portability 49
Value for money 50
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 Max better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2680 vs 580
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8358 vs 1750
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 6500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP

  • Higher performance (88/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo Y05 better?
  • Lighter: 209g vs 219g
  • Cheaper at launch: $90 vs $300

  • Better portability (49/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs the Vivo Y05, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 38 points higher (71/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (88/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 84/100, Vivo Y05 — 50/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05 (88/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Vivo Y05 (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Vivo Y05 (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Vivo Y05 (80/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y05 and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max are nearly equal (49/100 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 Y05: The Vivo Y05 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi Turbo 5 Max Vivo Y05
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500s Unisoc T7225
AnTuTu 2728128
Geekbench Single 2680 580
Geekbench Multi 8358 1750
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 2772x1280 720x1600
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 9000 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 100W 15W
Main camera 50 MP 8 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 1200 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68 IP65
Dimensions 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm 167.4×77.1×8.4 mm
Weight 219 g 209 g
Launch price $300 $90
Camera comparison
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Vivo Y05
  • Main: 8MP f/2.0
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Vivo Y05
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
55
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
80
battery
Vivo Y05
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
$300
Vivo Y05
$90

Launch price difference: $210. Vivo Y05 was $210 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05 (88/100 vs 31/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Vivo Y05 (84/100 vs 55/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Vivo Y05 (37/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Vivo Y05 (80/100 vs 53/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y05 and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max are nearly equal (49/100 vs 45/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Vivo Y05?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05 by 38 points (71/100 vs 33/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Vivo Y05?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Vivo Y05 — 33/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Vivo Y05?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Vivo Y05?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 31/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Turbo 5 Max over the Vivo Y05?

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 Y05 is a better fit for everyday use.