Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s, while the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G; launch prices were $300 and $370. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads — 71/100 vs 51/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4250); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,728,128 vs 781,542); the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE is noticeably lighter (158g vs 219g).

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE by 20 points (71/100 vs 51/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Performance 88
Display 84
Camera 37
Battery 80
Portability 45
Value for money 84
Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE
Performance 54
Display 68
Camera 41
Battery 32
Portability 96
Value for money 42
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2728128 vs 781542
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2680 vs 1017
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8358 vs 2943
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4250 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $370

  • Higher performance (88/100 vs 54/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 68/100)
What makes Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 158g vs 219g

  • Better camera (41/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better portability (96/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 20 points higher (71/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (88/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 32/100). Value score: Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 84/100, Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE — 42/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (88/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (84/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max are nearly equal (41/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (80/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (96/100 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.
Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE: The Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi Turbo 5 Max Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500s Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G
AnTuTu 2728128 781542
Geekbench Single 2680 1017
Geekbench Multi 8358 2943
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.5" AMOLED
Resolution 2772x1280
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 9000 mAh 4250 mAh
Charging 100W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 800 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP53
Dimensions 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm 160.5×75.7×6.8 mm
Weight 219 g 158 g
Launch price $300 $370
Camera comparison
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 20MP
41
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE
  • 6.5" AMOLED
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
68
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
80
battery
Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE
  • 4250 mAh
  • No wireless charging
32
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi Turbo 5 Max and Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi Turbo 5 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
71/100
2728128 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G
51/100 -249.1%
781542 AnTuTu

Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE by 249.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
$300
Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE
$370

Launch price difference: $70. Redmi Turbo 5 Max was $70 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (88/100 vs 54/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (84/100 vs 68/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max are nearly equal (41/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE (80/100 vs 32/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (96/100 vs 45/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE by 20 points (71/100 vs 51/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE — 51/100.

Which is more powerful: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 54/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Turbo 5 Max over the Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE is a better fit for everyday use.