Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs Vivo Y18
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s, while the Vivo Y18 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads — 70/100 vs 37/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,708,482 vs 346,495); the Vivo Y18 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 219g).
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Vivo Y18
- Higher AnTuTu: 2708482 vs 346495
- Better Geekbench Single: 2680 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8358 vs 1364
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (87/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 44/100)
- Lighter: 185g vs 219g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 45/100)
Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs the Vivo Y18, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 33 points higher (70/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (87/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18 (87/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18 (84/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18 (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y18 notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (63/100 vs 45/100).
| Specification | Redmi Turbo 5 Max | Vivo Y18 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | 2708482 | 346495 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2680 | 420 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8358 | 1364 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 840 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm | 163.6×75.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 219 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | $300 | — |
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo Y18
- Main: —
- Front: 8MP
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y18
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y18
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi Turbo 5 Max and Vivo Y18, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads Vivo Y18 by 681.7% in our overall performance rating.
Vivo Y18
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18 (87/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18 (84/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18 (80/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y18 notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (63/100 vs 45/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Vivo Y18?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18 by 33 points (70/100 vs 37/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Vivo Y18?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Vivo Y18 — 37/100.
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Vivo Y18?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (87/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Turbo 5 Max over the Vivo Y18?
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 Y18 is a better fit for everyday use.