Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs Vivo Y500i

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s, while the Vivo Y500i (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2; estimated prices are $300 and $180. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads — 71/100 vs 45/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 7200); the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,728,128 vs 560,863).

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500i by 26 points (71/100 vs 45/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Performance 88
Display 84
Camera 37
Battery 80
Portability 54
Value for money 84
Vivo Y500i
Performance 47
Display 55
Camera 30
Battery 60
Portability 43
Value for money 58
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2728128 vs 560863
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2680 vs 923
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8358 vs 2249
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 7200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 44W

  • Higher performance (88/100 vs 47/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 60/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better portability (54/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better value for money (84/100 vs 58/100)
What makes Vivo Y500i better?
  • Cheaper: $180 vs $300

  • Overall rating 45/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs the Vivo Y500i, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 26 points higher (71/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (88/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 60/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (84/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500i (88/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Vivo Y500i (84/100 vs 55/100). 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 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500i (80/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (54/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Vivo Y500i (84/100 vs 58/100).

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 Y500i: The Vivo Y500i is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi Turbo 5 Max Vivo Y500i
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500s Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
AnTuTu 2728128 560863
Geekbench Single 2680 923
Geekbench Multi 8358 2249
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 2772x1280 720x1570
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 9000 mAh 7200 mAh
Charging 100W 44W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 1200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm 166.6×78.4×8.4 mm
Weight 219 g
Price $300 $180
Camera comparison
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Vivo Y500i
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
30
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Vivo Y500i
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1570
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
55
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
80
battery
Vivo Y500i
  • 7200 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi Turbo 5 Max and Vivo Y500i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi Turbo 5 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
71/100
2728128 AnTuTu
Vivo Y500i Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
45/100 -386.4%
560863 AnTuTu

Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads Vivo Y500i by 386.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
$300
Vivo Y500i
$180

Price difference: $120. Vivo Y500i is cheaper by $120.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500i (88/100 vs 47/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Vivo Y500i (84/100 vs 55/100).

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 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500i (80/100 vs 60/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (54/100 vs 43/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Vivo Y500i (84/100 vs 58/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Vivo Y500i?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500i by 26 points (71/100 vs 45/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Vivo Y500i?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Vivo Y500i — 45/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Vivo Y500i?

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 Y500i?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 47/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Turbo 5 Max over the Vivo Y500i?

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 Y500i is a better fit for everyday use.