Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs Vivo Y500 (China)

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s, while the Vivo Y500 (China) (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300; launch prices were $300 and $185. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads — 71/100 vs 55/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 8200); the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,726,802 vs 879,714).

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is noticeably better than the Vivo Y500 (China) — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Redmi Turbo 5 Max

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

Vivo Y500 (China)

Performance 55
Display 79
Camera 30
Battery 74
Portability 49
Value for money 74

What makes Redmi Turbo 5 Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 2726802 vs 879714
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2725 vs 1011
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8932 vs 2813
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 8200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 90W

  • Higher performance (89/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 74/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)

What makes Vivo Y500 (China) better?

  • Lighter: 213g vs 219g
  • Cheaper at launch: $185 vs $300

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

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs the Vivo Y500 (China), the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 16 points higher (71/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (89/100 vs 55/100). Value score: Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 80/100, Vivo Y500 (China) — 74/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (80/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) 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.

Specs comparison

Specification Redmi Turbo 5 Max Vivo Y500 (China)
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500s MediaTek Dimensity 7300
AnTuTu 2726802 879714
Geekbench Single 2725 1011
Geekbench Multi 8932 2813
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2772x1280 1080x2392
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 9000 mAh 8200 mAh
Charging 100W 90W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 5000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 —
Dimensions 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm 163.1×75.9×8.2 mm
Weight 219 g 213 g
Launch price $300 $185

Camera comparison

Redmi Turbo 5 Max

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

Vivo Y500 (China)

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera

Display comparison

Redmi Turbo 5 Max

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

Vivo Y500 (China)

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2392
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Battery and charging

Redmi Turbo 5 Max

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

Vivo Y500 (China)

  • 8200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
74
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Redmi Turbo 5 Max and Vivo Y500 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi Turbo 5 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
71/100
2726802 AnTuTu
Vivo Y500 (China) MediaTek Dimensity 7300
55/100 -210.0%
879714 AnTuTu

Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads Vivo Y500 (China) by 210.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Redmi Turbo 5 Max

$300

Vivo Y500 (China)

$185

Launch price difference: $115. Vivo Y500 (China) was $115 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (89/100 vs 55/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (80/100 vs 74/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) 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 Y500 (China)?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is noticeably better than the Vivo Y500 (China) — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

What is the rating of the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Vivo Y500 (China)?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Vivo Y500 (China) — 55/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Vivo Y500 (China)?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Vivo Y500 (China)?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (89/100 vs 55/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Turbo 5 Max over the Vivo Y500 (China)?

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