Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs Xiaomi 12T Pro

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s, while the Xiaomi 12T Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1; launch prices were $300 and $600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads — 71/100 vs 68/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,728,128 vs 1,484,323).

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max edges out the Xiaomi 12T Pro by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Performance 88
Display 84
Camera 37
Battery 80
Portability 45
Value for money 84
Xiaomi 12T Pro
Performance 71
Display 83
Camera 64
Battery 64
Portability 50
Value for money 48
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2728128 vs 1484323
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2680 vs 1761
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8358 vs 4688
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $600

  • Higher performance (88/100 vs 71/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 64/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12T Pro better?
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 205g vs 219g

  • Better camera (64/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better portability (50/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Turbo 5 Max vs the Xiaomi 12T Pro, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 3 points higher (71/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (88/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12T Pro leads (64/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 64/100). Value score: Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 84/100, Xiaomi 12T Pro — 48/100; 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 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12T Pro (88/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Xiaomi 12T Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12T Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (64/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12T Pro (80/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12T Pro is a bit better (50/100 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 12T Pro: The Xiaomi 12T Pro is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi Turbo 5 Max Xiaomi 12T Pro
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500s Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 2728128 1484323
Geekbench Single 2680 1761
Geekbench Multi 8358 4688
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2772x1280 2712x1220
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 9000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 120W
DXOMark (camera) 129
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 20 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 12
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 900 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP53
Dimensions 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm 163.1×75.9×8.6 mm
Weight 219 g 205 g
Launch price $300 $600
Camera comparison
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Xiaomi 12T Pro
  • Main: 200MP f/1.65
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
64
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Xiaomi 12T Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2712x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
80
battery
Xiaomi 12T Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
64
battery
Overall performance score

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

Redmi Turbo 5 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
71/100
2728128 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 12T Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
68/100 -83.8%
1484323 AnTuTu

Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads Xiaomi 12T Pro by 83.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi Turbo 5 Max
$300
Xiaomi 12T Pro
$600

Launch price difference: $300. Redmi Turbo 5 Max was $300 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12T Pro (88/100 vs 71/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max and the Xiaomi 12T Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12T Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (64/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12T Pro (80/100 vs 64/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12T Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 45/100).

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

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max edges out the Xiaomi 12T Pro by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

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

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Xiaomi 12T Pro — 68/100.

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

The Xiaomi 12T Pro leads on camera score (64/100 vs 37/100).

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

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 71/100).

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

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 12T Pro is a better fit for active users.