Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs Xiaomi 12 Lite

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s, while the Xiaomi 12 Lite (2022) 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 55/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,728,128 vs 781,542); the Xiaomi 12 Lite is noticeably lighter (173g vs 219g).

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 12 Lite — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Performance 88
Display 84
Camera 37
Battery 80
Portability 45
Value for money 84
Xiaomi 12 Lite
Performance 54
Display 80
Camera 49
Battery 38
Portability 82
Value for money 50
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 4300 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
  • Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $370

  • Higher performance (88/100 vs 54/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 38/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12 Lite better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 173g vs 219g

  • Better camera (49/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better portability (82/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs the Xiaomi 12 Lite, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 16 points higher (71/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (88/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite leads (49/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 38/100). Value score: Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 84/100, Xiaomi 12 Lite — 50/100; 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 12 Lite (88/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Xiaomi 12 Lite are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite is a bit better (49/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite (80/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (82/100 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 12 Lite: The Xiaomi 12 Lite is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi Turbo 5 Max Xiaomi 12 Lite
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 2400x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 9000 mAh 4300 mAh
Charging 100W 67W
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 20 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 12
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 950 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP53
Dimensions 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm 159.3×73.7×7.3 mm
Weight 219 g 173 g
Launch price $300 $370
Camera comparison
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Xiaomi 12 Lite
  • Main: 108MP f/1.65
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
49
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Xiaomi 12 Lite
  • 6.5" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
80
battery
Xiaomi 12 Lite
  • 4300 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
38
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi Turbo 5 Max and Xiaomi 12 Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi Turbo 5 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
71/100
2728128 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 12 Lite Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G
55/100 -249.1%
781542 AnTuTu

Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads Xiaomi 12 Lite by 249.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
$300
Xiaomi 12 Lite
$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 12 Lite (88/100 vs 54/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Xiaomi 12 Lite are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite is a bit better (49/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Lite (80/100 vs 38/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 Lite significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (82/100 vs 45/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Xiaomi 12 Lite?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 12 Lite — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

What is the rating of the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Xiaomi 12 Lite?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Xiaomi 12 Lite — 55/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Xiaomi 12 Lite?

The Xiaomi 12 Lite leads on camera score (49/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max or the Xiaomi 12 Lite?

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

Should you choose the Redmi Turbo 5 Max over the Xiaomi 12 Lite?

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 12 Lite is a better fit for everyday use.