Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs Vivo Y500
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s, while the Vivo Y500 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7300; launch prices were $300 and $345. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads — 71/100 vs 56/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 8100); the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y500 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Vivo Y500
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 Max better?
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 8100 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $345
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Vivo Y500 better?
- Lighter: 210g vs 219g
- Better portability (51/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs the Vivo Y500, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 15 points higher (71/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 64/100). Value score: Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 80/100, Vivo Y500 — 46/100; 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 "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 37/100. In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (80/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500 is a bit better (51/100 vs 45/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Turbo 5 Max | Vivo Y500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | Unisoc T7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 2726802 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 2725 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8932 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 8100 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm | 163.7×76.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 219 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $300 | $345 |
Camera comparison
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo Y500
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y500
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y500
- 8100 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $45. Redmi Turbo 5 Max was $45 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 37/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (80/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500 is a bit better (51/100 vs 45/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Vivo Y500?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is noticeably better than the Vivo Y500 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Vivo Y500?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Vivo Y500 — 56/100.
Should you choose the Redmi Turbo 5 Max over the Vivo Y500?
The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.