Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs Vivo Y21e

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s, while the Vivo Y21e (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads — 71/100 vs 30/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,726,802 vs 424,216); the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y21e doesn't; the Vivo Y21e is noticeably lighter (182g vs 219g).

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21e by 41 points (71/100 vs 30/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Redmi Turbo 5 Max

Performance 89
Display 84
Camera 37
Battery 80
Portability 45
Value for money 80

Vivo Y21e

Performance 31
Display 39
Camera 10
Battery 43
Portability 70
Value for money —

What makes Redmi Turbo 5 Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 2726802 vs 424216
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2725 vs 412
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8932 vs 1423
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP

  • Higher performance (89/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 39/100)

What makes Vivo Y21e better?

  • Lighter: 182g vs 219g

  • Better portability (70/100 vs 45/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs the Vivo Y21e, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 41 points higher (71/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (89/100 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 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21e (89/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21e (84/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Vivo Y21e (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21e (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y21e notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (70/100 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.

Specs comparison

Specification Redmi Turbo 5 Max Vivo Y21e
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500s Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
AnTuTu 2726802 424216
Geekbench Single 2725 412
Geekbench Multi 8932 1423
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 2772x1280 720x1600
Refresh rate 120 Hz —
Battery 9000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 18W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 3GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 64GB
OS Android 16 Android 11, Funtouch 12
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits —
NFC yes no
Protection IP68 —
Dimensions 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm 164.3×76.1×8.0 mm
Weight 219 g 182 g
Launch price $300 —

Camera comparison

Redmi Turbo 5 Max

  • Main: 50MP f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera

Vivo Y21e

  • Main: 13MP f/2.2
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera

Display comparison

Redmi Turbo 5 Max

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display

Vivo Y21e

  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display

Battery and charging

Redmi Turbo 5 Max

  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
80
battery

Vivo Y21e

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Redmi Turbo 5 Max and Vivo Y21e, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi Turbo 5 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
71/100
2726802 AnTuTu
Vivo Y21e Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
30/100 -542.8%
424216 AnTuTu

Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads Vivo Y21e by 542.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Redmi Turbo 5 Max

$300

Vivo Y21e

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21e (89/100 vs 31/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21e (84/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Vivo Y21e (37/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21e (80/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y21e notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (70/100 vs 45/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Vivo Y21e?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21e by 41 points (71/100 vs 30/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Vivo Y21e?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Vivo Y21e — 30/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Vivo Y21e?

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 Y21e?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (89/100 vs 31/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Turbo 5 Max over the Vivo Y21e?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.