Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs Vivo Y23

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s, while the Vivo Y23 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads — 71/100 vs 52/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,728,128 vs 750,481); the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 doesn't; the Vivo Y23 is noticeably lighter (179g vs 219g).

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is noticeably better than the Vivo Y23 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Performance 88
Display 84
Camera 37
Battery 80
Portability 45
Value for money 84
Vivo Y23
Performance 51
Display 84
Camera 51
Battery 25
Portability 78
Value for money
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2728128 vs 750481
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2680 vs 936
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8358 vs 2318
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4000 mAh

  • Higher performance (88/100 vs 51/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 25/100)
What makes Vivo Y23 better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 179g vs 219g

  • Better camera (51/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better portability (78/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs the Vivo Y23, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 19 points higher (71/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (88/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 leads (51/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (88/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 is a bit better (51/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (80/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y23 significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (78/100 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 Y23: The Vivo Y23 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi Turbo 5 Max Vivo Y23
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500s MediaTek Dimensity 920
AnTuTu 2728128 750481
Geekbench Single 2680 936
Geekbench Multi 8358 2318
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.4" Amoled
Resolution 2772x1280 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 9000 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 100W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 20 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm 157.2×72.4×7.4 mm
Weight 219 g 179 g
Launch price $300
Camera comparison
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Vivo Y23
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Vivo Y23
  • 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 Y23
  • 4000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
25
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi Turbo 5 Max and Vivo Y23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi Turbo 5 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
71/100
2728128 AnTuTu
Vivo Y23 MediaTek Dimensity 920
52/100 -263.5%
750481 AnTuTu

Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads Vivo Y23 by 263.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
$300
Vivo Y23
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (88/100 vs 51/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 is a bit better (51/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (80/100 vs 25/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y23 significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (78/100 vs 45/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Vivo Y23?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is noticeably better than the Vivo Y23 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.

What is the rating of the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Vivo Y23?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Vivo Y23 — 52/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Vivo Y23?

The Vivo Y23 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Vivo Y23?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 51/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Turbo 5 Max over the Vivo Y23?

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 Y23 is a better fit for everyday use.